Raffaella Cardarelli MBA’s Post

Together with 13 European stakeholders, we at Bolt are calling on the EU to modernise ride-hailing regulations. Here’s why it matters: 👉 1 in 4 Europeans depend on ride-hailing, yet outdated rules leave 50% of ride requests in cities like Rome, Athens, and Dublin unmet. 👉 A unified transport market could bring €1,400 in annual benefits per EU citizen and create 600,000 new jobs by 2030. In our open letter, Ride to the Future, we’re urging the EU to: ✅ Establish consistent, modern regulations. ✅ Foster fair competition and innovation. ✅ Unlock the full potential of shared mobility across Europe. Let’s build a Single Market for Mobility—one that works for drivers, passengers, and cities alike.

Bolt has joined forces with 13 European ride-hailing platforms, tech innovators, experts, and drivers associations calling on the EU to modernize ride-hailing regulations. Today, 1 in 4 Europeans relies on ride-hailing services, but outdated regulations mean that 50% of ride requests in cities like Rome, Athens, and Dublin go unserved. The open letter, Ride to the Future, outlines a vision for accessible, sustainable, and innovative urban mobility. The coalition—which includes tech enablers such as TomTom, and driver associations—urges EU leadership to: Establish consistent, modern regulations. Foster fair competition and innovation. Unlock the full potential of shared mobility across Europe. Together, let’s build a Single Market for Mobility that benefits drivers, passengers, and cities. Read more about the coalition’s vision and proposals at sharedmobilityeurope.org, link in the comments.

Today, 1 in 4 Europeans 🇪🇺 relies on ride-hailing services 🚙 , but outdated regulations mean that 50% of ride requests in cities like Rome, Athens, and Dublin go unserved. Bolt has joined forces with 12 other European tech enablers and PHV driver associations from 9 Member States under a common vision for accessible, sustainable, and innovative urban mobility. #sharedmobilityeurope We jointly urge the EU institutions to: ✅ Establish modern, consistent regulations. ✅ Foster fair competition and innovation. ✅ Unlock the full potential of shared mobility across Europe. Together, let’s build a #SingleMarket for #Mobility that benefits drivers, passengers, and cities. 👉 Read more about the coalition’s vision and proposals in the comments below. #sharedmobilityeurope

A trip to Manchester gave me the opportunity to try Avanti West Coast’s “Standard Premium” offering… something i’d been cynical about when introduced. Was it worth it… yes… why…. For airlines the ‘Premium Economy’ product is a money spinner; you pay quite alot more for a slightly bigger seat. So when Avanti introduced ‘Standard Premium’ on their trains I had my suspicions. Its ultimately a first class carriage, but you don’t get the extras like meals and table service that First class offers. It cost £30 to upgrade from standard (i paid this myself) So what does the maths say: - a first class carriage is approx 45 seats, some standard class carriages are 75 seats. So, you are getting 70% more room for the upgrade. but.. - my off-peak advanced fare was £50, the £30 upgrade being a 60% increase. So… actually is about right. But, - my peak ticket of £150 meant that the £30 upgrade was only 20% increase in cost… for 70% more space. So its worth it. Of course Avanti will have done the maths: - commercially they’ve found a way to access the segment of passengers who will voluntarily pay more, but not first class prices. - plus they’ve reduced first class costs by reducing the number who get catering etc. But… if you’re travelling Avanti, Standard Premium is seemingly more for not much more.

How can Flix transport millions of passengers, when we only own one bus in Germany? 🚀I spoke with NZZ about the Flix business model, and how we successfully grew from a startup to a global travel-tech leader.   In the last 11 years, Flix and I have been through quite a journey, and I got the opportunity to share some of our stories. Including how we as founders met, what our early goals were, and how we transformed an offline industry into a digital one.   Here are a few of the points from the article. 🌍The global expansion and where we see the next big opportunities for growth 💡How our technology and setup allow us to compete with affordable tickets 🚍How does our business model work and our role in the partnerships 🚆FlixTrain and the competition with Deutsche Bahn and others.   🏆One of the most important things we talked about as well is encouraging competition in the world of travel, especially trains. We need to ensure that the passengers are always the winners, and the best way to do that is to foster competitive environments where more players can challenge each other in a fair way to win customers.   🌱That is how we can bring more people into more sustainable options such as buses and trains, and away from private cars or even planes.    Have a look at the article and let me know what you think, it's linked below.

We spoke with Erick Garcia, our Account Management Team Lead, to hear about his experience working with RAMP Global. Erick has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence and driving success for both our team and clients. 💫 𝟭. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗣 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹? I love being part of RAMP Global's aligned team, where shared goals drive powerful synergy. The positive energy and camaraderie inspire creativity, make challenges manageable, and let us celebrate successes together. 𝟮. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿? Being a people person, I love understanding what drives individuals. This career lets me use my interpersonal skills, think strategically, and positively impact others, motivating me to excel. 𝟯. 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗣? A memorable moment at RAMP was our summer 2024 strategic trip to Alicante. It united the company, blending team-building, brainstorming, and a vibrant atmosphere, strengthening relationships and sparking future initiatives. 𝟰. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼? I have diverse music tastes, from Colombian salsa’s vibrant rhythms to UK rock’s timeless appeal. Depending on my mood, I enjoy energising salsa or soothing rock melodies to unwind. 𝟱. 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆, 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆? I’d love to spend my birthday on a sunny island, ideally, the Galapagos in South America, enjoying vibrant culture and scenery. The Canary Islands would be a fantastic alternative! 𝟲. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆? My most prized possession is a journal I've kept for years. It holds my thoughts, dreams, and lessons, serving as a cherished archive of my journey, growth, and experiences. #RAMPGlobal #TeamSpotlight #AccountManagement #MeetTheTeam

🏁🚘🌟 Just invested in a brand new car for the business! Ready to cruise down the road of success together. Remember team, a smooth ride in business often starts with the willingness to invest in growth 🌱💼. If you want to move forward, sometimes you need to step on the gas! 🏁💯 Here's to more exciting journeys and destinations together.🎉 #NewCar #BusinessGrowth #OnTheRoadToSuccess 🌟🚗💼👏🏻

#Quadrants2024 One of the huge benefits about working for a Volaris Group company are the events. Being a new business leader may seem quite daunting however with Volaris you have access to a wide range of resources and learning opportunities. I have been fortunate to attend the event in Cancun; It has been great to moderate some sessions this week on various business functions, but most of all it has been great to meet and make new connections with smart leaders from other vertical software companies and learn from the great work being done by other leaders/companies. This year it is being attended by 1,300 software business leaders…….what other organizations can offer such opportunities??

PLAY Airlines Business Model Adjusted PLAY is making a fundamental change to its business model by further increasing the emphasis on the strong leisure markets out of Iceland, and, at the same time, it is de-emphasizing its business of connecting passengers between North America and Europe.  The point-to-point part of PLAY’s schedule, primarily flights between Iceland and Southern Europe, has been popular and profitable from the beginning. However, as previously reported, the airline’s yields on its hub-and-spoke part of the business across the Atlantic has been disappointing, particularly in 2024. The North American market has changed substantially recently with general increase in supply with a negative effect on PLAY’s financial results. In response, PLAY has decided to significantly cut back its capacity on its North Atlantic routes. This adjustment is already underway and will continue into 2025. The number of PLAY’s destinations in North America and Northern Europe will decrease by mid-year 2025, with a bigger emphasis being placed on the airline’s leisure markets in Southern Europe. These changes will have no or minimal effects on passengers that have already booked flights with PLAY. #PLAYAirlines

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