However, the lack of measures available to revitalise other modes of transport would make it impossible for more sustainable modes of transport to take up the baton.

然而，由于缺乏重振其他运输方式的措施，更具有可持续性的运输方式就无法接班。

Even if the heavyweights stumble, smaller firms are ready to take up the baton.

虽然重量级公司步履蹒跚，但小公司正做好准备接过指挥棒。