European Commission prepares new legislative proposal on digital mobility services to facilitate travel planning and ticketing within Europe for the reason that planning trips that combine different modes of transport or operators can prove to be as complex as buying tickets.
This initiative was announced in the framework of the strategy for sustainable and smart mobility and aims to address the market challenges related to the development of digital mobility services. The ultimate goal is to better integrate public transport and rail services into a multimodal combination that will provide a seamless experience for the traveling public. Digital solutions can play an important role in increasing the attractiveness of sustainable modes of transport for the traveling public, helping the EU achieve its sustainable development goals.
The public consultation is divided into two sections: the first brings together the views of citizens and the traveling public, while the latter is aimed at experts and relevant stakeholders. The consultation is open until February 23. All citizens and stakeholders are welcome to respond to this consultation. The following parties may have a specific interest in doing so:
• Citizens and travelers
• Conveyors
• Digital mobility service providers
• Consumer organizations
• Any other directly / indirectly affected stakeholders.
Because it is possible
Designing and purchasing travel tickets that combine different operators or means of transportation faces often obstacles in terms of lack of information and limited options, especially when one travels across borders. According to the Commission, multimodal digital mobility services, such as Mobility as a Service (MaaS) applications, route planners or ticket sellers, help to compare different travel options, options and prices, and in some cases facilitate the purchase of mobility products. Through this public consultation, the Commission would like to better understand how citizens and stakeholders use multimodal digital mobility services and what challenges and obstacles they identify.
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