Perspectives from Eva Fraedrich: What contribution do on-demand services make to public transport?

Perspectives from Eva Fraedrich: What contribution do on-demand services make to public transport?

Eva Fraedrich of Ramboll Management Consulting has been studying the impact of on-demand transportation services on public transit for years. Drawing on the most comprehensive dataset to date, she and her team have determined when on-demand transportation services can be successfully implemented in public transit. Among others, ioki provided the data on the on-demand transportation services examined for these studies.

Attractive public transport as key to the mobility turn: the German Consumer Report 2023

Attractive public transport as key to the mobility turn: the German Consumer Report 2023

The mobility of the future must be possible without owning a car. An overwhelming majority of people in Germany agrees with this, according to the German Consumer Report 2023 of the Federation of German Consumer Organisations (vzbv). However, many people, especially in rural areas, are still disconnected from local public transport. Complete independence from individual transport can only be achieved if mobility offers attract more people. Public transport must become more appealing. But what does that mean and how can we achieve this mobility of the future?

More green spaces for the city: Superblocks in Barcelona

More green spaces for the city: Superblocks in Barcelona

The climate crisis has led to a shift in sustainable and innovative urban planning. Especially in large cities, where people fill the streets with life every day, it is important to offer citizens a space that strengthens and promotes a sense of community. Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia is like many other large cities also struggling with the consequences of urban life: full streets, noise and poor air quality.