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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …