Global Shared Mobility: Transforming Global Mobility Innovations Reshaping the Transport Landscape
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While facing regulatory hurdles in some cities and countries, Shared Movability services continue gaining widespread adoption globally. Ride-hailing alone is estimated to be a $50-75 billion market and growing rapidly. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic that decimated public transit ridership, on-demand services proved resilient and in some places saw ridership growth as people sought safe alternatives to buses and trains. E-scooter sharing too has endured despite pandemic-related restrictions and seen huge expansion across Europe, North America, Southeast Asia and beyond.
However, these services also face societal challenges around equity, affordability, safety and their environmental impacts. Issues include a lack of coverage in low-income neighborhoods, safety concerns of dockless vehicles left cluttering public spaces, and ride-hailing potentially increasing traffic in dense urban areas. Regulators worldwide are weighing how to maximize their benefits while mitigating any downsides through sensible policies. Balancing innovation, public access and responsible regulation will be key to the long-term success and sustainability of Shared Movability.
New Mobility as Part of Larger Transformation
While still in early growth stages, Shared Movability is one piece of a larger transformation underway in how people and goods move globally through new technologies like electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, hyperloop, drone deliveries, and mobility as a service (MaaS). As these converge with smart city and infrastructure developments, entire transportation systems will evolve in new ways. Forward-thinking cities are embracing "new mobility" through comprehensive strategies centered around connectivity, sustainability, equity and livability.
Some emerging trends include shared autonomous vehicles that could expand access and mobility for disabled individuals. Electric vehicles paired with smart charging are key to reducing emissions from transportation, the fastest growing source of carbon worldwide. Integrated MaaS platforms that consolidate different shared options and public transit into one app payment and trip planning experience will simplify multimodal mobility. And innovations in last-mile delivery through cargo bikes, delivery robots and drones could lessen congestion from large trucks in dense areas.
International Collaboration for Sustainable Mobility
With transportation emissions a global challenge, international cooperation will also be needed to support new shared and electric mobility solutions that can reduce carbon footprints worldwide. Groups like the International Transport Forum are facilitating knowledge exchange between cities. Partnerships between companies, governments and non-profits additionally aim to expand access to sustainable transportation in developing nations through programs like e-trikes and ride-hailing services optimized for affordability.
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