Uber, GroundScope and Anvil Launch New Report Addressing Ground Transportation Risks Following Recent Summit
Leaders in travel risk and ground transportation come together to raise awareness of one of the biggest issues in corporate travel today
LONDON, December 11, 2018 (Newswire.com) - Travel and operational risk company, Anvil Group, ground transportation booking provider, GroundScope and transportation network provider, Uber for Business, today announce the publication of a brand new report that focuses on how corporates can better protect their travelers and themselves when it comes to selecting ground transportation options.
The report [Ground Transportation - A Duty of Care Black Hole in Travel Risk Management] is based on the discussions and outcomes of the inaugural Ground Transportation Risk Summit, an event hosted in London recently by the three organizations.
By failing to address the issues in ground transportation, not only are companies putting their personnel at risk but they could also find themselves facing legal ramifications. Ground transportation certainly presents complexities and challenges but organizations need to understand how to overcome these.
Matthew Judge, Group Managing Director, Anvil Group
The event looked to identify some of the main issues around ground transportation today, outline what can be done to increase awareness of the potential risks, set out some basic advice for those looking to enhance and mature their duty of care programs, and consider the broader implications for companies who fail to address this important issue.
Bringing together the views of experts from the corporate world, the risk management world and the world of ground transportation itself, the ensuing report addresses why ground transportation is not getting the consideration it deserves in many travel or risk policies and identifies what can be done to change this.
Matthew Judge, Group Managing Director of Anvil Group explains the rationale behind the event and the report: “By failing to address the issues in ground transportation, not only are companies putting their personnel at risk but they could also find themselves facing legal ramifications. Ground transportation certainly presents complexities and challenges but organizations need to understand how to overcome these. That's one of the reasons that Anvil has come together with GroundScope and Uber for Business. By working in close partnership, we're able to help organizations tackle the issues head-on and ensure that they're able to meet their duty of care requirements from both a legal and a moral perspective.”
With the rapid growth in the number of ground transportation options, particularly the usage of ride-hailing services, it can be a complicated minefield for travel managers to navigate. Businesses need to consider wide-ranging implications - from safety and security, to liability concerns, to legal and financial considerations.
GroundScope’s CEO, John McCallion, echoes Matthew Judge’s sentiment. “Ground transportation is an integral part of every business trip yet it’s seriously lacking the focus it needs in many policies. Despite its often low profile, it’s the part of the journey that can pose the greatest threat to business travelers and is something that companies need to take serious steps to address,” said McCallion.
Every year, almost 1.3 million people lose their lives on the world’s roads and many millions more are seriously injured. Add to this the risk of opportunistic crime, carjackings and assaults in many countries and the roads can be a very dangerous place indeed for today’s business traveler.
This newly created report provides a useful resource including background information and advice on issues including:
- The impact of the changing nature of ground transportation
- The treatment of ground transportation in corporate travel policies
- The need for greater education and collaboration
- A step-by-step guide to conducting due diligence on ground transportation providers
A copy of the full report can be downloaded at http://info.anvilgroup.com/ground-transportation.
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For further information, please contact Anne-Marie Fast, Anvil Group
amfast@anvilgroup.com | Mob: 07793 280756 | Main: 0207 938 4221
Source: Anvil Group Ltd
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