Case study

The World Games 2022

The assignment

The World Games 2022

In July 2022, Vectour operated fan shuttle service for The World Games in Birmingham, Alabama, moving an estimated 13,000 attendees between park-and-ride locations and competition venues

Location

Birmingham, Alabama

Service Type

Fan Shuttle Operations

Planning Phase

March 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022

More project factsFewer project facts

Operation Duration: July 5, 2022 – July 18, 2022
Fleet Size: 75 Motorcoaches
Operational Staff: 100+
Attendees Transported: Estimated 13,000

Project delivery.

Challenge. Approach. Results.

01 / CHALLENGE

Objectives

Efficient Fan Movement

Transport attendees reliably between park-and-ride locations and venues for the duration of the Games.

Secure Operations

Integrate shuttle operations with the event's security framework through close coordination with security personnel.

City and Transit Alignment

Operate in step with the City of Birmingham and local transit authorities so shuttle service complemented, rather than competed with, the city's network.

02 / APPROACH

Our approach

Dedicated Fleet

75 motorcoaches deployed across park-and-ride and venue shuttle service.

Scaled Workforce

A team of more than 100 operational staff supporting the two-week operation.

Integrated Coordination

Close working relationships with the City of Birmingham, local transit authorities, and security personnel throughout planning and operations.

Structured Planning Phase

Four months of pre-event planning, March through June 2022, ahead of the July operation.

Key services

Park-and-Ride Shuttle Operations

Motorcoach service connecting park-and-ride locations with competition venues across the 14-day operating period.

Multi-Venue Fan Transportation

Movement of an estimated 13,000 attendees to and from venues across the city throughout the Games.

Fleet and Workforce Deployment

Management of a 75-motorcoach fleet and a team of more than 100 operational staff.

Agency and Security Coordination

Close coordination with the City of Birmingham, local transit authorities, and security personnel to ensure efficient and secure operations.

Pre-Event Planning

Four-month planning phase ahead of the Games, followed by a two-week live operation.

03 / RESULTS

The results

13,000 Attendees Transported

Fan shuttle service delivered across venues and park-and-ride locations for the full duration of the Games.

Efficient, Secure Delivery

Operations ran in coordination with city, transit, and security partners across the two-week window.

Proven Large-Event Capability

A two-week, 75-coach, multi-venue operation for an international multi-sport event.

Conclusion

Vectour's work at The World Games 2022 demonstrates our capability in large-scale, multi-venue fan transportation. Vectour delivered efficient and secure shuttle service for an estimated 13,000 attendees over two weeks of competition sessions. This engagement reflects Vectour's broader commitment to operational excellence across our major events portfolio.

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