Best of LinkedIn: Future Mobility & Market Evolution CW 41/ 42

Tesla’s robotaxi push centers on a neural network stack trained on real-world data
London crystallized as a key battleground with Waymo eyeing entry and stakeholders debating benefits

Europe was urged to accelerate autonomous mobility through focused POC projects to convert vision into scale

The Urban Autonomy Summit explored how AVs integrate into rideshare fleets to unlock utilization and coverage

Discussions on scaling in Europe emphasized clear market targets and operational readiness across operators and cities

Bird Canada invested in new vehicles for Calgary riders to strengthen reliable micromobility service

Voi Technology and eBikeLabs partnered to improve e-bike ride quality and energy efficiency

One-way bookings in station-based car sharing were introduced to boost flexibility and operations

GBIKE reported strong revenue growth and a successful product launch in South Korea

Calls emerged to restore shared micromobility in Dayton to enhance urban accessibility

Cargo bikes were reinforced as more efficient than vans in dense areas for commercial runs

Mobility hubs across Scotland and a Fullerton transit-oriented retrofit showed practical place-based integration

Digital literacy was framed as foundational for inclusive MaaS access and personalized service bundles

GOFS was introduced as an on-demand mobility data standard complementing GTFS for planning and ops

A public explorer for the UK Department for Transport’s Connectivity Metric was released to inform decisions

Tampa Bay leaders advanced an airport-to-downtown transit connection through regional collaboration

Citylink Shuttle was positioned to bridge gaps between private vehicles and public transport to reduce congestion

Planners leaned on tools like Optibus and micromobility models to design efficient, equitable networks

Spain’s transition to zero-emission public transport highlighted multi-stakeholder collaboration

German automakers showcased leading EVs at IAA 2025 while lobbying to extend combustion sales

Dealerships and OEMs acknowledged declining after-sales profits and pivoted toward mobility and energy services

Software rose to top priority for automotive players, requiring deep transformation and the right partners

Roadside retail at Forecourttech 2025 was reframed as a data-rich, technology-enabled ecosystem

The Middle East was profiled as a leading region for eVTOL with smart-city alignment and investor interest

Olympus Mobility became a partner for a federal mobility budget program to expand green travel options

Stellantis partnered with Abu Dhabi to advance automotive innovation and global trade corridors

SHARE-North Squared and Interreg SMALL networks coordinated shared mobility for inclusive access in EU cities

Universities and labs, including the Future Mobility Lab at IMO-HSG, deepened collaboration with public and private stakeholders

Regional public-private coalitions moved local projects forward, from Tampa Bay links to Utrecht community pilots

The absence of bike-theft investigations after two hours at stations surfaced practical barriers to cycling adoption

Public incentives were flagged as insufficient for scaling new mobility, with trip-based subsidies gaining traction

European cities highlighted public-private partnerships as critical to sustain the green mobility transition

Belgian employers underperformed on sustainable commuting targets, reinforcing the need for corporate mobility programs

Clear communication and accessibility standards were emphasized as prerequisites for broader car-sharing adoption

Rail was reinforced as the most cost-effective and sustainable mode at a system level

City mobility hubs showed diverse configurations, signaling the need for local adaptation and shared learnings

Carparks were positioned as civil-protection assets under crisis planning, widening the lens on infrastructure value

Large Language Models were applied to peer-to-peer carsharing supply-demand analysis for sharper matching

Neural-network, planning, and modeling tools gained ground across AV pilots and transit design workflows

Automotive software capability became a strategic wedge, with execution hinging on partners and organizational change

Corporate mobility programs were positioned to cut costs, improve sustainability, and support talent retention

Accessibility initiatives expanded, from device access at Toronto’s Mobility Unlimited Hub to carpooling in Bonn

Community-focused projects in Utrecht and Brussels showcased shared mobility for low-income groups and bike-to-work adoption