As the new post-pandemic normal settles in and people adapt to a context of uncertainty, constant adversities, and pessimism, we are moving away from a moment in which consumers expected brands to rise up to society's challenges and into one when they’re demanding genuine allyship from businesses.

People travelling by bus in Greater Manchester will see fares capped at £2 for single journeys to help with the cost of living. With people struggling to cover the costs of essential expenses, the scheme is designed to ensure that people are still able to get around the city affordably.

With the cost of living crunching on people’s disposable incomes, they’re looking for more affordable ways to mitigate the staggering rise of petrol and also avoid the soul-crushing commuter jams of pre-pandemic life. Can e-mobility move beyond early adopters and break the mainstream?

As Britons continue to look for ways to reduce their climate emission, train operator Lumo is offering budget-friendly travel options from London to Edinburgh. With flight shame driving slower travel, cost-effective ticketing could accelerate shifts towards eco-friendly domestic travel.

The pandemic has transformed people’s needs and expectations of social spaces. The city of Oakland, in California, has launched Slow Streets, which reduces traffic to enable physically distanced activities and exercise. Can other cities use this moment to create safer, greener landscapes?