SUM project partners attended the AUTONOMY MOBILITY WORLD EXPO (AMWE) taking place on March 20-21, 2024 in Paris, France. AMWE is the world’s largest yearly annual gathering of international policymakers, institutions, NGOs, corporations, companies, and start-ups focused on sustainable urban mobility solutions welcoming 250+ exhibitors, 400+ speakers, and 7,000+ participants.
Among the various session themes, SUM project was discussing how to combine public transport with shared mobility. Our partner, Hassan Mahdavi, from VEDECOM, joined a panel discussion moderated by our project partner POLIS. Our communication leaders, ERTICO, were also active during the Conference. Our colleagues were present to chat with the attendants and present the innovations SUM is bringing to the mobility field.
This session highlighted the importance of effectively combining public transport with shared mobility through inclusive shared mobility solutions, accessible and inclusive design of mobility hubs, and innovative schemes to reduce the price of services. Hassan, acompanied by experts in the subject and mobilitu operator such as Bonnie Fenton from Rupprecht Consult, Tjalle Groen from Mpact, and, Marc Naether from Bolt, agreed on common points.
- In order to compete with personal car usage, the predictability of services is paramount.
- The backbone of shared mobility is an efficient public transport system, highlighting the synergy between accessibility and sustainability.
- Transparency and ease of access to information are critical. By advocating for data sharing and interoperability standards, we ensure that mobility solutions are inclusive, even for those less familiar with digital platforms.
- Rural areas are in a pioneering stage, leveraging lessons from urban successes to forge new pathways in mobility.
