Transport for Greater Manchester partnered with Joos to install a power bank rental station at Shudehill Interchange, a key transportation hub serving both bus and tram passengers. This partnership addresses the growing reliance on mobile devices for journey planning, contactless payments, and personal safety.
The service has proven highly successful in its first three months, with a remarkable 43% of rentals occurring during late-night and early-morning hours (10pm-4am), providing a critical safety enhancement for vulnerable travel times.
A single Joos Power station was installed at Shudehill Interchange, offering:
Shudehill’s unit demonstrated strong per-unit performance comparable to other Manchester stations, indicating consistent demand across the city’s transport network. It performed on par with Manchester Oxford Road Station and showed promising utilisation rates relative to the multi-unit installations at larger stations.
Usage patterns revealed valuable insights about how passengers interact with the service:
The most compelling insight from the available data is the critical role Joos plays in nighttime passenger safety:
43.2% of all rentals occurred between 10pm and 4am – precisely when public transport is less frequent, safety concerns are heightened, and battery power becomes a lifeline.
This striking statistic underscores how Joos has become an essential safety infrastructure, ensuring passengers maintain communication ability during vulnerable hours for emergency calls, ride-hailing services, or navigation.
As one user testified with a perfect 5/5 rating: “I found it really helpful when I was able to pick this up from the station in the middle of the night and charge my phone just enough, so it lasted until I got home.”
The early success of the Joos station at Shudehill Interchange shows promising signs for reliable charging solutions within transport networks. As we continue monitoring performance, we’re thoughtfully considering:
The perfect 5/5 customer rating validates our approach to convenient, accessible charging solutions. As mobile connectivity becomes increasingly essential for travelers, we stand ready to expand our partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester, ensuring passengers stay connected throughout their journeys, enhancing both convenience and safety across the entire network.
Interested in Joos for your transport hub? Contact sales@joospower.com to learn more.
