Gatwick to Heathrow in five minutes, claims CEO of Virgin Hyperloop One View original post. It is being suggested that in the future, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports will be linked into a giant hub by hyperloop’s high-speed transport… Virgin Hyperloop One’s CEO, Rob Lloyd, has stated that the Hyperloop system could solve London’s airport expansion problems. The low pressure tube could be used to connect the airports “in five minutes”, according …Read More
BMW acquires Parkmobile parking app to help tackle city traffic View original post. BMW has acquired Parkmobile, an app that provides guidance and services for those looking for parking in North America, including on-street and garage parking payments and spot reservation. BMW has acquired Parkmobile, an app that provides guidance and services for those looking for parking in North America, including on-street and garage parking payments and spot reservation. BMW …Read More
Smart mobility: Reducing congestion and fostering faster, greener, and cheaper transportation options View original post. For decades, many governments have tried to develop solutions to address traffic congestion, yet commute times continue to lengthen in most of America’s urban centers. It’s time for a new approach. The promise of smart mobility New business models inspired by the sharing economy and disruptive technologies are ushering in an exciting new age in transportation: the …Read More
10 tech developments that will change how we travel in the future View original post. If 2017 was anything to go by, a world of super-fast travel awaits us. From supersonic airplanes to Hyperloop trains, the promise of speedier travel no longer seems quite so far away. Technology continued to make life easier for travellers from helpful robots in airports to earbuds that automatically translate foreign languages. These were the top ten …Read More
Top 5 predictions: How IoT will remake transportation in 2018 View original post. In 2018, Cisco says it will be the ability to analyze the data from transit systems, road sensors, and mobile network that will drive transportation change. The future of transportation relies on cities connecting infrastructures to the Internet of Things (IoT), allowing them to share real-time data with autonomous vehicles, mass transit systems, smartphone applications, and other …Read More
A smart city is one that turns real-time data into real-world information View original post. As cities across the world become more interconnected, the promise of limitless mobility relies on being able to adapt swiftly to the changing travel patterns of their inhabitants. What makes a city ‘smart’? For a long time, we have fused technology and infrastructure, but that’s not enough. A smart city is, above all, one that is informed …Read More
Mobility-as-a-Service: Buzzword or Business Strategy? View original post. Last February when we attended the Business Travel Show to reveal our new app – Mobilleo – we were constantly being asked to explain Mobility-as-a-Service. Industry knowledge about the term seemed restricted to “that’s about driverless cars” or questions like “is that to do with public transport?”. In less than 12 months, the landscape has changed and suddenly anyone worth their …Read More
Fujitsu: Fingerprints and eye scans will replace car keys, paving way for autonomous vehicles View original post. Photo: iStockPhoto/nevarpp IT equipment and services giant Fujitsu predicts that biometric authentication will soon become the standard for unlocking and driving vehicles, according to a new forecast. Beyond operating a car, biometrics could allow drivers to create a more personalized driving experience, Fujitsu noted. For example, scanning your fingerprint on the dashboard could move the seat into …Read More
An invasion of shuttle buses is pulling up, but are they classist? View original post. Convenience is good – when it’s good for everyone. You’re a …