View original post. The Scottish Government has committed £2m to testing mobility as a service (MaaS), as part of its 2018-19 programme. “This concept has the potential to transform the way we use transport,” it said, “making public and shared transport options as desirable as owning our own car”. Models being developed include using personal smart devices, such as phones …

View original post. Intelligent Transport Systems Australia (ITS Australia) undertakes to work with government and industry to shape opportunities in Australia that will promote the efficient movement of people and goods to improve safety, reduce congestion and environmental impacts. ITS Australia has published and released its research and report into Mobility as a Service (MaaS) in Australia. “MaaS is built …

View original post. Going by plane is probably the best way to travel long distances in a relatively short amount of time. But what if air travel was also an option for shorter distances? Let’s say to commute to work every day. Or to visit a friend that lives at the other end of the town. Wouldn’t it be great …

View original post. Blockchain. It’s vast, it’s complicated, and it’s having a moment right now. At its most basic, blockchain is a global distributed database capable of running on millions of devices. As the Harvard Business Review recently wrote, blockchain is “open to anyone, where not just information but anything of value – money, titles, deeds… intellectual property, and even …

View original post. The “performance economy,” as defined by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, describes a business model in which manufacturers retain control over products throughout their life cycles and handle their maintenance and recovery, rather than saddling customers with those responsibilities. Offering products “as a service” is also a tenet of the circular economy because it transforms the concept of ownership …

View original post. The curb has become the most contested part of city streets with the proliferation of bike lanes, e-commerce, and ride-hail. Real-time data on curb regulations makes it possible for cities to enforce existing parking rules or to create new rules around pick-ups and drop-offs. (Coord / Brian Dawson) By connecting app developers to services such as parking, tolls, and …

View original post. Hate gridlock? Can’t find parking? Want cleaner alternatives? Mobility-as-a-service programs—with pilots in select locations already—may be coming soon to a city near you. Their potential? To solve urban density problems and make getting around easier and more efficient. If Netflix’s business model were applied to urban transportation, how might that change the way city dwellers get around? …

View original post.As technology continues to evolve and play an increasingly active role in our daily lives, Marriott International has teamed with two leading companies – Samsung and Legrand – to launch the hospitality industry’s Internet of Things hotel room to inspire the ultimate hotel experience of the future. The Internet of Things Guestroom Lab – powered by Marriott’s Innovation …

View original post.Virgin Hyperloop One has confirmed that it intends to start construction on a Hyperloop route in 2019. Tests at a production level are set to follow in 2021. Arriving Soon The chief executive of Virgin Hyperloop One, Rob Lloyd, has confirmed that the company expects to start building before 2020. “Somewhere in the world we are very confident that …

View original post. Hoversurf, the firm behind the hoverbike, has unveiled the ‘Formula Project’ – a car with fold-out wings which could help beat traffic jams. Using similar technology to its hoverbike the vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle can seat up to five people and is powered by 52 turbine propulsion units and 48 electric thrusters. The body is …