Category: White Papers

Saudi Arabia is entering one of the most transformative periods in its mobility journey. As the Kingdom accelerates its Vision 2030 ambitions, the movement of people, goods, and services is becoming a central pillar of economic...

The decarbonization of urban public transport is a key objective of European climate and energy policies, driving the adoption of alternative propulsion technologies for city buses. Battery-electric and hydrogen-based...

Adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is widely considered as a crucial step in decarbonizing urban mobility. While access to private ownership of EVs is socially and spatially still highly unequal, shared electric mobility has...

Rapid urbanization and motorization have intensified congestion, emissions, and inequity in urban transport systems, particularly in developing countries. Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning (SUMP) emphasizes integrated...

Dynamic pricing is the dominant mechanism for managing demand in private ride-hailing platforms, yet its potential application in publicly operated shared autonomous vehicle (SAV) services remains largely theoretical and...

This paper reviews the role of high-speed rail (HSR) and other fast rail technologies in decarbonising inter-urban transport. It first outlines the global deployment of HSR, with particular emphasis on Europe and China, and...

Sustainable transport is key for livable cities, where individuals have reliable and affordable access to essential services and opportunities within that urban environment. As the urban population grows, so does the demand for...

This study analyzed urban mobility perspectives based on research found in the literature. The objective was to identify trends and actions prone to promote a more sustainable mobility future. To this end, 24 studies published...

With the rapid pace of urbanization and the subsequent dominance of private vehicle usage, cities are under increasing pressure to offer sustainable alternatives to public transportation. Demand-responsive transport (DRT)...

Deploying autonomous vehicles in urban mobility systems promises significant improvements in safety, efficiency, and sustainability. On the other hand, running these vehicles in the continuously changing and often uncertain...

Disruptions in urban rail transit (URT) systems can significantly impact operational efficiency, while well-designed bus bridging service (BBS) can effectively mitigate such effects. To address the surge in travel demand caused...

Jeddah faces transportation challenges due to urban sprawl and car dependency, causing congestion, poor air quality, and limited mobility for vulnerable groups. Aligning with Vision 2030, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) offers a...

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are rapidly becoming a reality, with a series of cities in the world currently testing applications. Despite these developments, the existing analyses in the literature concerning the impacts of such...

One type of transportation system developed in several cities is the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. BRT systems are influenced by various factors, and route planning is one of the most important ones, which involves aspects...

The metropolitan agglomeration in and around Bucharest, Romania’s capital and largest city, has experienced significant growth in recent decades, both economically and demographically. With over two million residents in its...

Alstom and Oliver Wyman share a joint mission to make the world of mobility more sustainable.Therefore, we have teamed up to investigate concepts and potential scenarios for urbanmobility evolution. While Alstom is focussing on...

Electric school buses are experiencing remarkable growth across the United States. What began as new technology predominantly used in coastal states and wealthier suburban school districts is now transforming student...

Public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is crucial for accelerating EV adoption and reducing transportation emissions; however, disparities in infrastructure access have raised significant equity concerns. This...

The evaluation of electric buses used in public transportation operations encompasses several critical factors that directly influence the operational efficiency, as well as the economic viability, environmental advantages, and...

Regional urban and rural areas outside major metropolitan centres are facing escalating mobility challenges driven by declining socio-economic vitality and demographic shifts like population decline and ageing. Smart mobility...