Urban transport & digital

Mobility as a Service (MaaS)

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Definition

Mobility as a Service is the integration of different transport services — public transport, ride-hailing, car and bike sharing, micromobility, taxis, car rental — into one digital mobility offer through which users plan, book and pay for journeys, with active mobility and an efficient public transport system as its basis (ITF/OECD and UITP formulations).

References

ITF/OECDIntegrating public transport into Mobility as a Service

single digital interface definition, integration levels, governance

UITPMobility as a Service training overview

service integration, public transport basis, ecosystem

Overview

What it means

MaaS shifts the unit of consumption from vehicle ownership to mobility consumed as a service, via pay-per-trip or subscription bundles. Its sustainability value depends on governance: without integration anchored in public transport, MaaS can add traffic rather than reduce it.

How it is used

Cities and operators deploy MaaS apps combining ticketing and real-time information; employers use corporate MaaS to replace fleet cars; regulators address data sharing and platform governance.

Why it matters

Private cars are the dominant source of urban transport emissions; credible, convenient MaaS is a leading strategy for making car-free urban life practical at scale. **Note:** In-batch merge: 1770 "Mobility as a service" (duplicate) → this entry.