Pandemic ‘huge blow’ for modal shift – transportxtra

West Midlands mayor Andy Street has described the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic as a “huge blow” to efforts to persuade people out of their cars and onto public transport. Prior to the crisis modal shift was happening in the West Midlands with rail, tram and even bus patronage rising. In an exclusive interview with LTT, Street maintained that “real progress” was being made.