ZF invests in Oxbotica to deploy autonomous passenger shuttles in major cities
The global technology company suppling systems for vehicles, ZF has signed a strategic partnership agreement with autonomous vehicle software company Oxbotica, to develop a Level 4 self-driving system which will initially be deployed in passenger shuttles in major cities around the world. ZF says its technology “allows vehicles to see, think and act”, offering “comprehensive product and software solutions for […]
WMCA starts search for mobility-as-a-service partner
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has started its search for a delivery partner in its plans to build mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) for the region. The authority said it wants to focus on improving the customer experience of planning, booking and paying for sustainable modes of transport through a single interface. Relating to this, it also […]
Cubic launches B2C MaaS solution
Global mobility company Cubic Transportation Systems has announced the launch of a new Mobility as a Service product called launched Umo™. The product is launching in the US with plans to expand aspects around the world. Cubic says the product is a fully-integrated suite of platforms for riders, transport agencies and mobility service providers to […]
Insurance issues tackled in European MaaS podcast
The Mobility as a Service industry needs to work closely with the insurance industry to make sure travellers are protected across their journeys, a podcast has heard. The MaaS Alliance discussion featured Ruta Mikiskaite (Head of Client Solutions at SwissRe), Ed Axon (SVP of Business Development at TROV), and Justas Petronis (B2B and B2G Product […]
ITS expert questions future of MaaS
One of the UK’s leading transport technology experts says the transport community must reconsider all it’s been planning for Mobility as a Service and shared mobility in the light of the Coronavirus crisis. Andy Graham told the weekly webinar that there is a large question mark over the thought of sharing a vehicle in a […]
Global MaaS revenue predicted to top $50 billion in seven years
Mobility as a Service revenue will exceed US$52 billion in 2027, despite the hit it’s taken from the Coronavirus crisis, a new report is saying. Juniper Research reckons that MaaS initiatives will bounce back next year as cities re-evaluate their transport strategies, hence the huge revenues predicted in the next few years, compared to just […]
Sony builds MaaS platform using Blockchain
They are technical buzzwords we hear a lot – and Sony’s putting them into a solution for the future of transport. The corporation has announced its developed a common database platform using Blockchain to deliver a Mobility as a Service solution to enable more efficient transport with less reliance on the private car. It says […]
