The Future in Motion: Micromobility, Autonomy, and Data-Driven Shifts Reshaping Urban Transport
This edition explores diverse facets of urban mobility's evolution highlighting a significant shift from private car ownership to more sustainable and shared transport solutions. Several sources discuss the growth of micromobility, including e-bikes and scooters, and the challenges they face regarding infrastructure, regulation, and integration. Autonomous vehicles emerge as a key innovation, with discussions on robotaxis, self-driving trucks, and their potential to redefine urban logistics and public transport, alongside the need for careful integration into existing systems. The importance of smart infrastructure, data-driven solutions like GeoAI for traffic management and smart parking, and the concept of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) are also central themes, emphasising efficiency, sustainability, and accessibility in future cities. Finally, the sources touch upon the financial and behavioural aspects of this transition, from corporate mobility budgets to the societal shifts required for widespread adoption of new transport paradigms.