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21 Rob MacIntosh on e-mobility at London Ambulance Service London Ambulance Service (LAS) is one of the largest NHS ambulance services in the UK. Like all of the other 10 Trusts in England, LAS procurement follows common guidelines for a shared vehicle design that ensures ambulances can be used safely by staff at any Trust without the need for retraining. Af- ter 15 years with the same vehicle layout, London is now also switching to a revised concept. A task that requires a great deal of cooperation, empathy and expertise. With its decision in favour of e-mobility in the emergency services, the London Ambulance Service is taking on a pioneering role in the indus- try, which has been met with much praise, but also poses its own challenges. One of those involved in this change is Rob MacIntosh, who has dedicated his entire professional life to the healthcare sec- tor, starting as a technician for emergency vehicles. Rob has been Head of Fleet at LAS for 2.5 years and brings a wealth of experience from a variety of roles, including administrative positions as workshop and fleet manager at the Welsh Ambu- lance Service, the private ambulance service National Ambu- lance in Abu Dhabi and most recently as national fleet mana- ger with St John Ambulance. His ability to combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of the needs of the he- althcare sector, as well as his direct line to the response teams, makes Rob MacIntosh a valuable contact for us to gain real- world details and authentic insights into the UK ambulance industry. Rob, the transition to a new vehicle concept is a major task in itself, why is e-mobility in the emergency services important to you in this context? The poor air quality in London is no secret. The introduction of electric vehicles is a step in the right direction to reduce pollu- tion and improve air quality in the city. LAS’ decision to switch to electric vehicles sends a strong message to the industry. At the end of the day, we are a healthcare provider and want to contribute to the healthy living of the population in this way too.