AAA White Paper The political economy of informal events, 2030 | Page 76

“ The night-time economy is
really vital to Glasgow. We
Many agencies and volunteers
act as a team across the city
to deliver a great night-time
experience for everyone.
Partnership around keeping
our city safe is at the centre of
that. We all work well together.
“ Often, a fair bit of the
challenge is getting people
home at the end of their
evening. I feel it would be
useful to develop better bus
services from the centre to
the suburbs – right through
the night. We have seen the
success that Taxi Marshalls
have brought: they’ve ensured
safer waiting areas for cabs,
and, for many, have shortened
their journeys home. More
transport opportunities would
enhance this.
“ Glasgow is becoming a
city of choice for big events:
Hampden, for example, hosts a
number of concerts each year.
In planning for large numbers
of attendees, we always
consider how everyone can
get home as easily as possible,
and we involve both train
operators and bus companies
in this. After all, the concert
experience covers the whole
night – arrival, the build-up,
the gig itself and the trip back.
As a city, we need to ensure
that the final part of the night
is as memorable, for the right
reasons, as the first. ”
Superintendent, North West Operations
Glasgow City Centre Police Station, on
transport – the lessons from Glasgow
Dr Richie
Adams
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