Europe’s transport networks are designed for a narrow demographic: typically, men aged 25 to 45, who work traditional 9-to-5 jobs, have no care responsibilities, and speak the local language, reveals a report.
EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, has released its latest report, Better Mobility Trend report, in collaboration with Impact Hub Vienna and Point&.
Future of mobility
The study is based on insights from over 300 startups and 100 industry and academic experts across Europe and identifies key trends shaping the future of mobility and highlights the opportunities for innovators to develop solutions that will make our transport systems more accessible, affordable and safe for all.
It highlights how some of the findings do not reflect the reality of European society. According to Eurostat, over 100 million people in the EU have care duties, another 100 million live with disabilities, and more than 90 million are aged 65 or older. The gap between existing mobility services and the needs of the wider population is a pressing issue that requires urgent attention.
The Better Mobility Trend report identifies trends and solutions through interviews and workshops with industry players and startups.
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Source: IOT NETWORK NEWS
