York shortlisted in $9 million global challenge to drive innovation in city mobility
York has been announced as one of only 10 cities on the shortlist for the $9-million Toyota Mobility Foundation Sustainable Cities Challenge, one of only two in Europe and the only UK city. The Toyota Mobility Foundation, in partnership with Challenge Works and World Resources Institute, launched the Challenge in June 2023. The global mobility […]
SYSTRA unveils ‘Paramics Discovery 26’ with brand new capability for active travel microsimulation
SYSTRA has unveiled Paramics Discovery 26, the latest version of the well-known Paramics transport planning software tool has improved functionality to simulate behaviour across more modes of transport to better reflect how the road infrastructure is used. Paramics has been reproducing real world traffic conditions by simulating travel behaviour on a user-defined road network for […]
Iomob to launch world’s first seamless mobility technology
Iomob (short for Internet of Mobility), a UK and Spain-based technology start-up, is expected to launch the world’s first seamless mobility technology later this year, after more than three years of research and several pilots According to the company, the new platform will be integrated into existing transport and mobility websites and apps all over the world, allowing providers for the first time, to include third-party mobility connections— with a focus on sustainable options— enabling passengers to book and pay for a complete door-to-door journey involving multiple modes of transport on just one website or app. “All over […]
RideTandem raises £1.75 million to tackle transport poverty in the UK
UK-based mobility startup RideTandem has reported that it has raised £1.75 million in seed funding. 1818 Venture Capital led the round, alongside Conduit Connect, Low Carbon Innovation Fund, previous investors Ascension and Seedrs, and angel investors. The extra cash will support the company’s continued hiring, particularly in product management and engineering, reports tech.eu. Founded in 2019, the startup aims to build the next […]
£2.5 million package announced to help disabled people travel more confidently
The government has announced a £2.5 million package to support disabled people travel more confidently on our transport network as it reopens after Covid 19. The new funding will include £1.5 million allocated to support all 13 Mobility Centres across England roll out a ‘Hubs Mobility Service’. These vital services help people stay mobile after […]
New research investigating future of freight and deliveries in London points to changes in mobility and improving congestion as being central to efficiencies
Now is the time to rethink the mobility of our goods to ensure the increased demand does not come at the expense of public health and the environment, according to a new report by the Centre for London. At the same time, in its report, the Centre also highlights an opportunity to remove inefficiencies in […]
London is top European city for mobility
London has been ranked second in a global list of major mobility-friendly cities, narrowly missing out to Singapore for first place. A study by Oliver Wyman Consulting and the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Berkley, examined 56 metrics, including regulation, infrastructure, social impact, and the ability to adapt future technologies. London […]
