Intelematics: Critical considerations for successful MaaS deployment in 2023
Travel in Australia is becoming increasingly complex as new modes of transport come online, work and social habits evolve, and the desire from governments to meet sustainability objectives grows. Today’s environment also presents a unique opportunity for technology like Mobility as a Service (MaaS) to simplify and address these challenges. The vision of MaaS is […]
ITS Australia recognises SkedGo’s adaptive MaaS technology
Sydney, Australia – 22 February 2023: Global Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) technology provider SkedGo has announced it has won the Intelligent Mobility Award at ITS Australia’s 13th annual award ceremony. Celebrating the best transport technology development and deployment across the industry, the win by SkedGo points to the critical role of MaaS, an industry valued at generating […]
EC Public Workshop on Multimodal Digital Mobility Services (MDMS)
On 28 February 2023 (10:00-13:00 CET), the European Commission will organise an online stakeholder workshop on the ongoing impact assessment on the initiative on Multimodal Digital Mobility Services (MDMS), including the retained provisions from the Code of Conduct of Computerised Reservation Systems. During the workshop, the Commission will present an overview of measures and policy […]
The power of incentives in supporting green travel behaviour
John Nuutinen, CEO, SkedGo Incentives are a powerful tool that can and are being used to encourage sustainable travel behaviours. Cities such as London have tried punitive methods to boost modal shift. Congestion charging and other forms of taxation have led to some changes in behaviour. However, incentives are more likely to win over the […]
The MaaS Alliance opinion on the positioning of Public Authorities and the necessity of an Open Mobility ECO System
The MaaS Alliance opinion on the positioning of PAs and the necessity of a Open Mobility ECO System In response to the recently-published paper by CER, the MaaS Alliance has produced a reply in which some fundamental aspects are highlighted. Considering the lack of openness that CER’s paper showed, the MaaS Alliance deems crucial to […]
Boosting the European railways: 10 EU pilot services to boost cross-border rail
New announcement by the European Commission on connecting Europe by train The European Commission recently announced that 10 pilot projects will be supported in order to establish new rail services and improve existing ones. This action will improve cross-border rail connections across the EU, making them faster, more frequent and more affordable. The Commission has […]
The five trends that will drive the future of transport according to SkedGo
Five of the most prominent transport trends for the years ahead In this article, SkedGo explores five of the most prominent transport trends for the years ahead. These are: advances in technology, personalised mobility, new mobility options, reimagining urban spaces, and forging sustainable mobility. The combination of these five trends will shape the future of […]
MaaS Alliance letter to the EC on MDMS
Mr. Andy Taylor, MaaS Alliance President, Mr. Joost Vantomme, Vice President, and Mr Roelof Hellemans, Secretary General, have just sent a letter to the European Commission to highlight its position on Multimodal Digital Mobility Services (MDMS). The purpose of the letter is to make sure that all parties are aligned and working on the same […]
Newly launched online training on MaaS
A newly launched free e-course by SOLUTIONSplus The SOLUTIONSplus project has recently launched a free e-course, which is part of a global e-learning programme on electric mobility. The course focuses on the concept of MaaS and the decarbonisation of the transport system, linking it with Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) solutions. Four different units make up […]
Coming up in 2023 for the EP: renewables, digital transformation, migration
Renewable energy, the circular economy, migration and online security are all on Parliament’s agenda for 2023. The European Parliament will be dealing with climate goals, AI and the digital economy in 2023. In regards to digital transformation, cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and data sharing are a few key points which will all be discussed by […]