View original post.Once a concept confined to science fiction, autonomous vehicles are well on their way to becoming reality. Tech companies, soon followed by traditional auto manufacturers, have been betting big on the space.  In this article, Toptal Insights shares industry-shifting trends and recommended strategies to help incumbents adapt. Technology companies initiated the transformation.  Uber acquired Otto, the self-driving trucking company, …

View original post.It goes without saying that a MaaS influenced future would have benefits for everyone, ranging from the average individual commuter all the way to a business owner. Focusing on the latter however, it would appeal to a company owner to have a MaaS solution specifically targeted towards resolving business travel expenses and booking from a managerial perspective.  With …

View original post.This article is in association with the Ferrovial Services Centre of Excellence for Cities/Amey. Nobody needs a survey or data to tell us that there too many vehicles on the roads – it’s obvious to anyone living in a city that traffic congestion is endemic. What’s less clear is exactly how to fix it. Congestion is a highly …

View original post. Smart Offices: Smart offices can leverage automation systems to monitor and control operations to improve lighting, air conditioning, air quality and employee security. This will not only allow employees to work more efficiently but will also provide valuable cost savings to middle-market businesses. Water Monitoring Systems: Underground water infrastructure can monitor and diagnose problems such as leaks …

View original post.2018 has been a considerably important year for Mobility as a Service (MaaS) with the release of platforms such as Mobilleo and the increasing drive to make autonomous cars a possibility in the near future. It’s safe to say that 2019 should continue to improve and build upon the hype generated by Mobility as a Service and we …

View original post.“You’re going to take our cars away!?” You might yell that, in disbelief, after reading the title of this article. And yet, in twenty to thirty years, people will voluntarily give their cars away, in favor of a radically different model of transport: mobility as a service. Several key technologies have recently emerged, which industry analysts believe will …

View original post.FROM CULTURAL exchanges and eco activism, to virtual agents and a ‘less is more’ mentality, these are among the biggest travel trends for next year according to research conducted by Booking.com among total 21,500 respondents across 29 countries, including Thailand. Here are eight travel predictions, giving a peek into the crystal ball of what travellers can expect in …

View original post.As the United Kingdom’s largest automobile manufacturer and investor in research and development in the UK manufacturing sector, Jaguar Land Rover is the combination of two iconic British car brands—Jaguar that features luxury sports cars and sedans and Land Rover, maker of premium all-wheel-drive vehicles. These brands began in the middle of the 20th century and gained a …

View original post. 2018 China Business Travel Survey (the Barometer) released today, has revealed that 45% of Chinese companies expect business travel spending to increase over the next 12 months. Despite volatility and uncertainty in the global economy, the outlook reported by Chinese companies is one of the strongest indicators of corporate confidence that has been reported by the Barometer …

View original post.Mobility as a Service (MaaS) has progressively developed over recent years to revolutionise the travel industry and is essentially rebranding the idea of efficient business travel. As a means of providing a more organised and energy efficient travel industry, many companies are beginning to see the immediate effects of supporting the development of MaaS, but what benefits could …