Alex Lawrie's frustration with inconsistent train services in Somerset led him to develop Go-op, a cooperative railway service that aims to improve community transport by being member-owned and profit-reinvesting.
Starting as a simple idea on A4 paper in 2004, the Go-op cooperative railway model challenges the conventional transport structure in the UK by focusing on community and shared ownership.
The approval from the Office of Road and Rail (ORR) signifies a potential shift in UK transport, with Go-op aiming to become the first cooperative rail service in the country.
The uniqueness of Go-op, as it moves into the transport sector where the cooperative model is rare, lies in its commitment to reinvest profits for better service, a philosophy proven successful in other industries.
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