Digital Mobility on the Move – Insights from the Smart Country Convention 2025
Imagine a city where citizens purchase their bus ticket directly through a service app, book an on-demand shuttle, and effortlessly switch between various modes of transport – without needing additional apps or complex logins. This vision was presented by our colleague Maximilian Rütten and Linus Frank from our partner Vesputi at the Smart Country Convention (SCCON) 2025.
What will the future of the mobility ecosystem look like? IAA 2025, Zeit Konferenz Neue Mobilität, Zukunft Nahverkehr
Last week, Munich was the hub of the mobility world, hosting several mobility events such as IAA Mobility, the Zeit Conference “New Mobility” and Zukunft Nahverkehr as an open space on Königsplatz – the Bavarian capital became the scene of intensive discussions about the mobility of tomorrow. We were right in the thick of things, gaining an understanding of what is driving mobility
Perspectives from Jens Kukuk, Operations Manager at DB Regio Bus Mitte GmbH
Simple, flexible, dependable – high demands are placed on both the control centre and the drivers in bus operations. It is helpful when you can count on reliable software for route management and navigation. Since December 2023, our ioki Route software has been in operation in Speyer. We spoke with Jens Kukuk, Operations Manager at DB Regio Bus Mitte GmbH, about their experience with ioki Route. He explains how the software has changed the daily working routine of drivers on their bus routes and shares his insights from over a year of practical implementation.
What is a Mobility Simulation?
Mobility simulations are digital tools that show how people move around a city or region. In Germany, with its population of over 80 million people, traffic is so complex that we can never capture it completely. Mobility simulations help us build a comprehensive picture despite this challenge.
Perspectives from Julian Renninger (SBB) and Christine Mauelshagen (Swiss Transit Lab)
At the end of November 2024, the Canton of Zurich and SBB announced a pilot project for automated driving in public transport in Furttal near Zurich. The aim of the project is to gain practical insights into automated mobility services in public transport. The Swiss Transit Lab is responsible for the project management. As ioki, we provide the on-demand software for the future project. In our latest “Perspectives from” we talk to the project managers Julian Renninger (SBB) and Christine Mauelshagen (Swiss Transit Lab) about the most recent project for autonomous driving in Switzerland.
What is a railway station of the future?
Railway stations of the future (known in German as ‘Zukunftsbahnhöfe’) are modern mobility hubs that go far beyond the classic function of a train station. Deutsche Bahn is developing stations across Germany into these innovative mobility hubs as part of its ‘Zukunftsbahnhof’ programme, focused on three key characteristics: customer-oriented for greater attractiveness, high-performing to accommodate more travellers, and sustainable in construction and operation. As part of this targeted modernisation programme, selected stations are being developed into attractive transport hubs according to uniform standards.
Driving the mobility conversation forward: ioki insights live goes into its 2nd round
After our successful first event in 2024 under the motto “Moving mobility together”, the second edition of ioki insights live was all about driving the mobility conversation forward. More than 40 mobility experts from across Germany came together in Frankfurt to develop innovative solutions for the mobility of tomorrow.
What is the difference between dial-a-ride services and public transport taxis?
Flexible mobility solutions, such as demand-responsive transport (DRT), are becoming increasingly important – particularly in areas where traditional scheduled bus services are not financially viable. Two terms often used in the context of DRT are “dial-a-ride” and “public transport taxi”. But what exactly distinguishes these services?
Connected mobility through mobility hubs: Stuttgart’s vision for the future
“How can we holistically shape the future of mobility in Stuttgart?” The state capital Stuttgart is addressing this question by planning an interconnected network of mobility hubs. The goal is to drive forward the mobility transition, contribute to climate protection, and improve the quality of life for residents.
Perspectives from the model region Saarland
How can public transport be made fit for the future? In the model region of Saarland, innovative mobility solutions are being tested for this very purpose. With their data-driven analysis, the Mobility Analytics and Consulting team from ioki has provided crucial input to drive forward sustainable and practical concepts. Still have questions about the model region? We do too. That’s why we have asked them here:
Flexible Forms of Operation in Public Transport: From Classic Routes to Flexible On-Demand Models
On-demand services complement and optimise public transport: without timetables, digitally controlled, and perfectly tailored to demand. They offer flexible mobility for both urban and rural areas while promoting a more environmentally friendly future for public transport.
What is line-based DRT?
Line-based demand-responsive transport (DRT) combines the benefits of traditional scheduled services with the flexibility of on-demand transport. Unlike conventional bus services with fixed schedules and stops, this type of service adapts to passenger demand.