Best of LinkedIn: Future Mobility & Market Evolution CW 37/ 38

Remote driving is framed as a stopgap while efforts refocus on truly autonomous operations and shared use cases

The robotaxi race intensifies globally with clear leadership signals, while brand loyalty emerges as a non-trivial market hurdle for autonomy adoption

Europe is not off-track on autonomy but is channeling resources toward shared mobility models and service integration

Strategic narratives move from CASE to PACE, reflecting fragmented transformation paths and the need for focused execution

Calls surface for building a handful of digital transport giants to anchor European competitiveness in connected mobility

Cargo e-bikes replace car trips in Dutch contexts, reinforcing safety, equity, and practical urban accessibility

Voi expands e-bike services in Edinburgh and Glasgow, underscoring micromobility’s role in affordable and sustainable transport choices

Team Oonee prepares New York’s first Dutch-style secure bike parking hub, signaling a shift to infrastructure that normalizes everyday cycling

Quick-build methods to upgrade cycle networks in Sweden validate fast, low-disruption delivery for safer corridors

Operational excellence stories show scale readiness with high-throughput bike servicing and growing community programs

Policy support for carpooling is highlighted as a cost-effective lever for immediate emission and congestion gains

Equity gaps persist when shared mobility concentrates in dense cores, elevating the need for suburban service design and incentives

Platform operators pilot connected, automated, and shared services under Digital Proving Ground initiatives with multi-stakeholder collaboration

Compact EVs like the Citroën Ami in Bolt Drive Lithuania illustrate urban-fit fleet choices for short trips and parking-constrained areas

Regional moves, including TIER Mobility Dott’s expansion to St Gallen, reflect targeted city partnerships and service refinement

IAA Mobility signals a pivot toward AI, software, and sustainability as core differentiators across the vehicle lifecycle

European OEMs are urged to go beyond vehicle launches to ecosystem building, service integration, and data-driven value capture

Affordability challenges trigger renewed thinking on total cost, access models, and bundling of mobility services

Micromobility plus transit emerges as a practical door-to-door value proposition when reliability and safe access are designed in

Policy changes allowing e-bikes on New South Wales trains illustrate how targeted rules can unlock multimodal connectivity

Station-area design and first-last mile cycling infrastructure are positioned as multipliers for ridership and urban reach

Norway’s revised MMTIS regulation is set to affect all passenger transport services, pushing consistent data access and interoperability

Local policy updates focus on e-bike carriage rules, import standards, and protected cycleways to anchor safety and compliance

Leadership and trust are emphasized as prerequisites to translate regulation into user-visible reliability and service quality

Low-cost mobility hubs using paint and chalk demonstrate rapid reallocation of street space with high clarity for users

The Mobility Hotel concept positions multi-use facilities as anchors for innovation, collaboration, and service co-location

Secure cycle parking, curb management, and clear wayfinding are prioritized to convert occasional riders into habitual users

AI is framed as pedal-assist for human effort rather than a replacement, focusing on reliability, operations, and decision support

Platform narratives emphasize data stewardship, interoperability, and city-scale orchestration to reduce friction across modes

Webinars and conference reflections point to execution capabilities as a differentiator over generic technology claims

Europe is challenged to consolidate capabilities into scaled champions that can compete with global incumbents

Ecosystem thinking expands beyond vehicles to include payments, permitting, maintenance, and customer support as integrated journeys

Media and industry forums amplify signals around Chinese OEM presence and accelerated product cadence alongside German engineering depth

Emissions and safety improvements are tied to street-level design, protected infrastructure, and consistent rules rather than single technologies

Equity concerns persist where services cluster in dense cores, directing attention to pricing, coverage, and suburban pilots

Practical wins, from cargo bike logistics to station-linked parking, anchor sustainability in daily routines rather than campaigns