The uber disruption: Assessing the impact of digitisation on local transport

Carruthers, Janet; Parry, Glenn; Wood, Zena

Abstract

This Research Summit brings together leading researchers, policy professionals and businesses with an interest in cutting-edge evidence, big data methods, entrepreneurship, innovation and economic growth. It is organised by Readie, Europe’s Research Alliance for a Digital Economy. Partners include Nesta, Google, rkw, Nemode and Greenwich University.

Policy and business leaders are urgently trying to understand how digital technologies are changing Europe’s economy. How can digitalisation be turned into an opportunity for businesses and entrepreneurs? What cutting-edge research currently exists? And critically, how can researchers, businesses and policy-makers collaborate to set Europe’s Digital Economy on the right course?

Citation

Carruthers, J., Parry, G., & Wood, Z. (2016, March). The uber disruption: Assessing the impact of digitisation on local transport. Presented at Research Summit: What drives Europe's digital economy?

• Presentation Conference Type: Lecture
• Conference Name: Research Summit: What drives Europe's digital economy?
• Start Date: Mar 21, 2016
• End Date: Mar 22, 2016
• Acceptance Date: Mar 21, 2016
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2016
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: transport, digitisation, uber
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Research Summit: What drives the Digital Economy