Exploring the Future of Passenger Transport
‘You. Smart. Thing.’ will be attending Bus and Coach Expo 2026, the UK’s newest event dedicated to the road passenger transport industry. Taking place alongside the Commercial Vehicle Show, the expo brings together operators, manufacturers and technology providers to explore the latest innovations shaping the future of passenger mobility.
YST Exhibiting at Bus and Coach Expo
The YST team will be exhibiting throughout the event, sharing how smarter travel demand management and clearer passenger information can support better journeys across bus and coach networks.
At the event we’ll also be showcasing SmartCoach, our research project exploring how accessible passenger information can improve the experience of rail replacement services. The project focuses on delivering clear audio and visual passenger information displays to support passengers during disruption – particularly those with accessibility needs.
Date: 21 – 23 April 2026
Location: NEC Birmingham | Co-located with: Commercial Vehicle Show
Audience sectors include:
- Public transport operators
- Fleet operators and coach companies
- Local authorities and transport planners
- Passenger transport technology providers
Come Say Hello
Members of the ‘You. Smart. Thing.’ team will be present throughout the full duration of the event, so if you’re attending Bus and Coach Expo 2026, come by our stand and say hello.
We’ll be happy to demonstrate how the travel assistant and our SmartCoach research are helping improve passenger journeys through clearer travel information and smarter journey planning. If you’d like to explore the SmartCoach project in more detail, you can read more about the research below.
