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While science fiction’s predictions of flying vehicles may not have materialised yet, innovations in the field of transport have changed how we get from A to B.

The range of mobility modes on offer in our cities today would seem futuristic to people from a few decades ago, such as driverless metro trains, semi-autonomous vehicles and app-activated electric scooters.

In addition to cutting journey times, innovation can help to reduce emissions by offering cleaner ways to transport goods and people.

However, from a governmental standpoint, simply knowing which solution to adopt can be a challenge—each new innovation promises an improved mobility future, though not all are capable of delivering.

For city leaders, investing in unproven innovations can be costly and even harmful if they don’t live up to their promises. Yet, shunning innovations favouring the status quo, while a safe option on paper, can also lead to missed opportunities.

So how can local governments foster a culture of mobility innovation whilst protecting themselves from risks? And what role can innovative mobility play in addressing the climate challenge?

A panel of mobility experts sought to answer these questions at the Tomorrow Mobility World Congress, held as part of the Smart City Expo.

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