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🛴 🚗🛺🚌 #SharedMobility #News Roundup: #Developments of the Past Week #newsletter #Micromobility Sharing 🛴Only 10% of #disabled people in UK have used shared micromobility, But >50% believe shared micromobility could potentially improve their lives 🛴Voi Technology Reports first first-ever adjusted EBIT #profit for the fiscal year 2024, alongside a 13% revenue increase to €132.8 million 🛴Dott has partnered with CycleSaver to cut commuting costs by up to 47% for UK riders 🛴A new shared scooter company Hopp is launching its first U.S. branch in D.C. with 700 e-scooters 🚲Lime invests £20 million to enhance e-bike parking in #London 🚲Capital Bikeshare King St Metro records over 6.1 million rides in 2024, fastest growing system in US 🚲#Spanish government to #subsidize public bike sharing 🛴#Chicago saw more than 11 mn shared micromobility trips in 2024 #LastMileDeliveryIndia Shadowfax buys CriticaLog India Private Limited, strengthens high-value logistics services Gensol Electric Vehicles EV secures 30,000 pre-orders for EZIO ( micro urban mobility EV) & EZIBOT (last-mile delivery EV) at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 Zepto in talks to raise IPO size to $800 million-$1 bn #Carsharing #Ridehailing 🚗Turo is #partnering with marketing analytics firm, Mutinex to leverage their AI-driven marketing mix modelling platform 🚕inDrive mobility platform has introduced its innovative 'Fair Price' model in India 🚕#Douyin the popular short-video app in China Launches In-app RideHailing Service 🚕#Moroccan Interior Minister Vows to Regulate Ride-Hailing Apps ‘Soon’ 🚕TADA Singapore innovates by putting drivers first by introducing a no-#commission model 🚕Bolt Tanzania has expanded its transport operations to #Moshi in Kilimanjaro Region, with a focus on boosting the country’s tourism sector 🚕Moove plans to expand its footprint in Latin America by acquiring Brazil-based urban mobility provider Kovi 🚕Solana-based ridehailing app Teleport the decentralized competitor to Uber and Lyft is shutting down 🚕Uber is offering unlimited free rides on its Uber Shuttle between #Delhi and #Gurugram till February 1, 2025 #Autonomous Shared 🚌Sumitomo Corporation will participate in an autonomous bus operation trial being conducted in #Kumamoto City. The trial will commence in February 2025 🚌Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore has issued a #RFP to seek industry participation in a pilot deployment of autonomous public bus services 🚕WeRide, which operates a #robotaxi business in #China, is looking to expand overseas in #Japan, #Europe, the #MiddleEast and other regions 🚌NEXT modular vehicles‘ electric pods will be tested by on-demand transit van provider Wayla in #Milan 🚌Taiwanese startup Turing Drive has partnered with Japanese transportation company Xtran to deploy driverless vehicles in #Okinawa 🚕Tesla plans to launch its autonomous ride-hailing service in Austin in June and then in other cities by the end of the year

In my latest article, I delve into how something as simple and ubiquitous as the bicycle has evolved into a potent symbol of economic disparity. How did this humble, two-wheeled machine, once a symbol of freedom and mobility, come to represent the widening gap between social classes?! #UrbanInequality #SocialDynamics #EconomicDivide

Last week at the Micromobility UK conference I heard a clear and compelling argument for resetting the UK's outdated regulation to inspire a more inclusive and innovative micromobility revolution. See recommendations for change at wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk and comouk.org.uk #nationalinclusionweek #inclusivemicromobility #supersmith #micromobilityuk #comouk #wheelsforwellbeing

We need to get young people into the habit of using greener modes, such as e-bikes, in the hope that they'll stay away from cars and motorcycles. In developing countries, such as Vietnam, which have high levels of pollution and congestion, this is a top priority. But planners and even e-bike manufacturers don't have a good idea of what enables or deters e-bike use among teens. Our new study, set in Ho Chi Minh City, starts to explore this topic. E-bikes aren't cheap so, instead of surveying teens, we have surveyed parents of teens, who hold the purse strings. With Minh Hieu Nguyen and Nguyen-Phuoc Q. Duy. UQ School of Architecture, Design and Planning #ebikes #cycling #teenagers #parenting #Vietnam https://lnkd.in/dNackX32

This report on accessibility by giz should act as an eye-opener.

I've done the job of 5 trees. Having the comfort of Northern Trust's ebikes at the office for staff use has incentivised me this year to use my [human-powered-]bike more for my commute. This way I can use an ebike at lunchtime to tackle the quad-buster hill from the office to the gym. It takes me 10 minutes to the office as opposed to 20+ in the car/traffic. I've learned to pack my work equipment, lunch and gym gear in to one bag like a well-played game of Tetris. I've even got a wet weather/limited-daylight routine down to a fine art. Thanks to a smart watch I can see that in 12 months I have cycled 414km (probably 90%+ as commuting). That distance in my [fairly high emissions] car would produce about 93kg CO²e. A quick Google informs me this equates to 5 trees sequestering carbon over a year's growth. Shorter commute. Healthier living. Benefitting our planet. What's not to love.

Building Inclusive Cities 👩🦼 🚌   In India, around 2.21% of the population live with disabilities. The lack of accessible transport not only limits mobility, but also access to important services such as education, healthcare and economic opportunities. It is important to build an inclusive transport infrastructure to meet the needs of all. To address these challenges, we have co-created an extensive report on "Inclusive Mobility for Indian Cities". The report takes an in-depth look at the challenges and opportunities for reducing barriers in the Indian transport system. It has been co-authored with persons with disabilities (PWDs) and highlights the obstacles they face in everyday life, such as: ♿️ Inaccessible infrastructure: Ramps, lifts and tactile paths are often not available or difficult to access. 💡 Limited knowledge: Urban planners often lack expertise in designing an inclusive transport infrastructure. 📣 Public awareness gap: The needs of #PWDs are often not understood and addressed. 📊 Lack of available data: Specific data for PWDs is often lacking. This hinders effective urban planning. The report offers a roadmap for building inclusive transport systems for all, outlining proven strategies such as: 🚌 Improved accessibility: Large-scale introduction of low-floor buses, barrier-free public spaces and an inclusive infrastructure for non-motorised vehicles. 🌐 Bridging connectivity gaps: Addressing challenges regarding first and last-mile connectivity between homes and public transport stations. 👥 Stakeholder sensitisation: Providing training of transport staff and policy makers as well as raising awareness among the public. 📱 Leveraging technology: Apps, assistive devices, and real-time data can empower people with disabilities. 🚗 Promoting accessible private vehicles: Fostering the collaboration with car manufacturers to develop more inclusive transport means. Explore how inclusive transport can benefit all citizens, contributing to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The report can be downloaded here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ghCr4EE3 The report was developed under the framework of the Green Urban Mobility Partnership between #India and #Germany. By promoting #GreenMobility, we foster environmentally friendly transport options such as walking, cycling and electric vehicles to reduce pollution and improve sustainability. Learn more about our work 👉https://lnkd.in/d6VsAZ9z Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH

Anyone who proposes wheelchair lifts for truck chassis / high floor CITY buses has obviously never been suspended more than 5.2 feet (1.5 m) above the ground on a wheelchair, leave alone in the middle of unruly, impatient traffic. Please demo that first before making these suggestions! Globally, is there any example of eschewing level boarding in favour of endangering the lives of disabled people by using LIFTS for high floor buses in CITY traffic? Point to point long distance, sure, but stage carriage city use? Why are foreign aid agencies ok with compromising on sub standards for disabled people in India, compared to disabled people back home? Sincerely hope that KfW Stiftung will insist on low floor city buses henceforth in partnerships, and that USAID SAREP is not propagating climate injustice by providing payment security mechanism funding for the shameful 'Make in India' invention that is the MOHUA-led PM eBus Sewa high floor ELECTRIC city bus! Eric Garcetti - here's a reminder of the Freedom of Movement Coalition members' earlier request to only support progress that does not cost disabled people their lives. Only a low floor / level boarding city bus is a bus for all. https://lnkd.in/gR7JAjnp #DisabledLivesMatter #FreedomOfMovementCoalition #SafeInclusion #Bus4All

Access needs can be contradictory. What helps one group may harm another. This sign on my commute to work illustrates my point. Flashing bike lights help riders, pedestrians and traffic to see a rider. They ensure the safety of cyclists by giving ample signal of a cyclist. Flashing lights help distracted people - permanently, temporarily or situationally distracted. This saves lives. AND it causes migranes, epilepsy and can trigger a range of cognitive events. Both things are true. Inclusive Design is how we make things, like bike lights, work for the broadest possible audience. Inclusive Design might consider the balancing of brightness, frequency of flashing or colour of light. Inclusive Design means understanding these needs and potential consequences early in discover. It means scoping, planning and budgeting resources for inclusion rather than waiting to see at launch and then finding time or budget to remmediate. Seek to design, and decide, for inclusion. #InclusiveDesign #Disability #DisabilityLeadership #Accessibility #MostlyUnlearning

On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we applaud our #IUSPHB faculty member who is doing her part to make air transportation for those with #mobility health challenges a little easier. Professor Shu Cole, Ph.D. from the Department of Health & Wellness Design is leading a transformative five-year study to improve #airtravel for people with disabilities. With a $2.5M grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, Dr. Cole and her team will focus on understanding the lived experiences of this specific group of travelers and identify ways to enhance airline services. As air travel demand grows, so do concerns around #accessibility—especially for passengers who use wheelchairs. Through this study, Cole’s team will explore how airlines can better train employees to provide consistent, #inclusive service and ensure #wheelchair access is readily available with the equipment in good working order. This research will follow passengers with disabilities throughout their journey, hosting focus groups and gathering #insights into their experiences with airline assistance. The goal? To create actionable recommendations that help airlines #nationwide improve their practices and make air travel more #accessible for all. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fNcgyB #DisabilityInclusion #AirTravel #HealthAndWellness #Research #Innovation