MaaS Alliance signs MoU with MobilityData
The MaaS Alliance and MobilityData enter into a Strategic Partnership to support knowledge-sharing and collaboration to create momentum and scalability for sustainable mobility services and MaaS and wide use of data in the mobility ecosystem. The collaboration of Parties will focus on knowledge exchange on the development of MaaS and sustainable mobility in cities while […]
Urban Mobility Days 2022
Urban Mobility Days 2022 will be held on 20-22 September in the city of Brno, Czech Republic. Following in the footsteps of previous successful conferences, this year’s theme is “Moving people and goods more sustainably”. More than 70% of Europeans live in cities, and urban areas account for around 23% of the EU’s GHG transport emissions. […]
Enterprise Holdings: Encouraging Car Club Use & Promotes EV Usage
A third of car owners who have joined a car club have got rid of at least one vehicle since joining, with more than two-thirds (68%) of those disposed cars being at least five years old, according to a new survey. Removing older, less fuel-efficient and higher-emission cars from the road contributes to reducing CO2 […]
15-Minute Cities: Reimagining Mobility – Part 1 & 2
By 2050, it’s estimated that 70 percent of the world’s population will live in urban areas. This continued growth is fraught with many challenges, such as poor air quality and congestion. In 2019, drivers in Paris each wasted around 163 hours in traffic (source: Arval Mobility Observatory). As our cities become more crowded, this will only […]
Advancing City Safety: ZF Presents New Collision Mitigation System for City Bus Applications
Taking its systems and components expertise to the next level, ZF has developed its first Collision Mitigation System specifically designed for city buses Offering active braking to help avoid frontal collisions, the system is designed to simultaneously safeguard bus passengers from the adverse effects of sudden braking New CMS underlines ZF’s capabilities, building on its […]
Data-driven decision support tools for Urban Freight Transport planning
When it comes to Urban Freight Transport (UFT), many different stakeholder demands need to be fulfilled: Logistics service providers want to operate smoothly and efficiently without external restrictions; Local businesses require on-time deliveries to ensure a complete assortment or functioning production processes; Citizens expect to benefit from on-demand goods access while not being disturbed by […]
UN report: Rethink cities to combat climate crisis
Tackling climate change will mean rethinking how cities are designed and function, according to a recent report published by the United Nation’s climate science panel. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report was authored by 278 scientists from 65 countries and draws on over 18,000 pieces of research. It points out that urban areas generated between […]
Trials in MaaS: ODIN PASS
The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), The University of Queensland (UQ) and iMOVE Australia have partnered to deliver ODIN PASS, the nation’s largest Mobility as a Service (MaaS) deployment in Brisbane, Australia. Launched in mid-2021, the research trial is exclusively available to the staff and students of UQ. ODIN PASS provides participants […]
Arriva helps secure funding for new zero-emission buses
Arriva UK Bus is to benefit from funding in two regions, helping to accelerate its sustainability ambitions and its drive towards a zero-emission fleet. The UK Government has announced the winners of funding for electric vehicles through its Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme, which exists to support the Government in delivering its commitment […]
SkedGo cements global presence with Germany incorporation
Global Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) technology company SkedGo recently announced its incorporation in Germany, solidifying its footprint in Europe. SkedGo’s incorporation helps consolidate ongoing European projects with local organisations, governments and transport providers. The company is already staffed across Europe, the UK, Vietnam, Argentina and Sydney, Australia. John Nuutinen, CEO of SkedGo, says: “This was a strategic […]