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What is … the difference between AST and ALT?

The abbreviation AST in German means “Anruf-Sammel-Taxi”, in English “call-collective-taxi” and ALT means “Anruf-Linien-Taxi” – call-line-taxi. Both are demand-oriented special forms of public transport in urban, local or even regional traffic. With a small number of passengers, a large bus in regular service is uneconomical. That’s why there are the AST and ALT services – they are only in operation there is need and demand – “on-demand” in a manner of speaking.

Does Generation Z even still have a driver’s license?

9. Jan. | Blog EN, Mobility on demand

In times of Netflix, Spotify and Co. almost everything is shared instead of owned. It’s not surprising that this trend is not only changing our consumer behaviour but can also influence our mobility habits. Current developments show that, despite the possibility of accompanied driving from the age of 17, young people get their driving license later: In 2012, 4.6 million car driving licences were still being issued, compared with over ten percent fewer in 2017.

New Year’s resolution sustainability – for a greener 2020

3. Jan. | Mobility on demand

We are starting this year as we finished the last one: with a special focus on sustainability.

And this can best be achieved together. So at the beginning of the year and as a reminder for all of us, we have put together a few proven tips for more sustainability.

What is… Accessibility?

4. Dec. | What is...?

The internet has created a digital space of almost unlimited possibilities. Needless to say that this space and all its output should be accessible to everyone, right?

Moin, moin! ioki Hamburg wins the German Mobility Award

28. Nov. | Mobility on demand

On the last metres 2019 spoils us once again with a very special sense of achievement! With ioki Hamburg, yesterday we officially won the German Mobility Award given by the Federal Initiative “Land der Ideen” and the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI).

“Stadt in Bewegung” study on the mobility of the future

27. Nov. | Mobility on demand

Next stop: Future. Under this premise, the “Stadt in Bewegung” initiative, which is broadly based with Signify, Cisco Meraki, DB Regio Bus, ioki, Cleverciti and avodaq, is working on tailor-made solutions for tomorrow’s cities and municipalities.

Business Club: Strong public transport on demand

19. Nov. | Mobility on demand

What will mobility look like in the future? What can demand responsive transport do for cities and rural areas? What insights can be derived from a data-based mobility analysis?

Perspectives from the initiators of Women in Mobility

6. Nov. | Perspectives

“Whether decision-maker or doctoral student, leader or founder, scientist, student or employee – Women in Mobility offer women from companies and start-ups, organisations and associations, from the media and politics a platform for networking, joint projects, cooperation and exchange.”

Why a mobility analysis makes sense

30. Oct. | Mobility Analytics

Changes often fail because of a fundamental question: Where do I start? The turnaround in mobility is also currently facing precisely this challenge. The question “When does which solution make sense where?” marks inevitably the beginning of every change process, but unfortunately it is also a direct deterrent due to its complexity.

Shared Mobility: If use replaces possession

24. Oct. | Mobility on demand

“To receive more by sharing than to give” – Not only with this motto the current campaign “Das ist grün” of Deutsche Bahn hits the nerve of the time. But what does this slogan actually mean? How can a general added value be created through individual renunciation? And is all this really a real deprivation or is it not the exact opposite?

Four theses on the mobility of the future

16. Oct. | Mobility on demand

The last quarter of the year has begun and we are already approaching the end of 2019 in large steps. Time for us to take a look into the future. How will mobility change in the near future? What trends will we experience? And what measures can we derive from this today?

Do we still need private cars?

10. Oct. | Mobility on demand

Every car driver knows: Driving a car in a busy city is definitely not the best idea. Traffic is increasing more and more – traffic jams, environmental pollution and parking problems are the result. Even though the trend shifts away from the car as a status symbol and towards a green lifestyle and a footprint that is as ecological as possible, the car is still the most popular means of transport among Germans.

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What is … a Mobility Hub?

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Mobility Hubs, also known as Mobility stations, are publicly accessible locations where various modes of transport and sharing services converge. These can be S-Bahn (suburban train) and subway stations in an urban context, or even a bus stop in the countryside where rental bikes are available or important bus routes intersect. At these stations, people can easily switch from one mode of transport to another. Mobility hubs promote efficient and sustainable mobility by offering various mobility services, otherwise known as Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS). The concept can be expanded from a simple bus stop to large Mobility Hubs, for example, with a combination of on-demand transport, car sharing stations, or e-scooters.