CITIES MUST ADOPT PURPOSE-BUILT ELECTRIFICATION SOLUTIONS
The idea of a universal solution is impossible , with each city susceptible to different constraints . A solution used in a highlydeveloped city like London or Singapore can ’ t be used as drag-and-drop systems for other areas of the world that lag behind in the race to electrification ( and , of course , nobody is advocating sustainability as a game ).
Service-based mobility is expected to have an overwhelming impact on cities and their sustainability impacts during years to come , but partnership among organisations will be critical in achieving localised goals .
“ We have seen the emergence of more individual and tailor-made transport solutions , combined with active travel ,
which all link into traditional forms of public transport ,” Greener says .
“ Demand responsive transport ( DRT ) and micro-mobility solutions , such as e-scooters , have become increasingly popular , providing more flexible transport options . Active travel , such as walking and cycling , has also grown , with many transport authorities increasing the number of dedicated routes for active travel .”
As a result of this , mobility-as-a-service ( MaaS )— a solution for which Arriva is at the forefront — is being adopted globally , bringing mobility into the digital ecosystem via appbased services .
These applications are becoming more intuitive and enabling insights that appeal to the eco-conscious traveller , including journey times , emissions , prices , and availability .
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