Automated Vehicles and MaaS: Removing the Barriers

Automated Vehicles and Mobility as a Service (MaaS) are creating new mobility scenarios, but COVID-19 has compounded obstacles. Mobility as a Service (MaaS) integrates public and private transport services into a single on-demand service. This book provides an overview of the challenges facing CAVs and MaaS, including recent research studies, the evolution of automated driving systems and MaaS, and potential solutions. It is an essential resource for transport providers, vehicle manufacturers, urban and transport planners, students, and transport policy and strategy managers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2021
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

The integration of various modes of public and private transportation into a unified, on-demand mobility service known as Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is a game-changer in the transportation industry. By seamlessly combining trains, cars, buses, bicycles, and other forms of transport, MaaS offers a convenient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly alternative to private automobiles.

However, the widespread adoption of CAVs and MaaS faces several significant obstacles. In this comprehensive overview, Automated Vehicles and MaaS: Removing the Barriers provides a timely and accessible analysis of the current challenges facing these technologies. Written in a clear and concise style, the book summarizes recent research studies, outlines the evolution of automated driving systems and MaaS, identifies the barriers to their widespread adoption, and proposes potential solutions to overcome and remove these barriers.

The text delves into the claims, realities, politics, new organizational roles, and implementation problems associated with CAVs and MaaS, offering industry professionals, policymakers, planners, administrators, and investors a comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand. By providing a comprehensive overview of recent progress, the current state of the art, and future objectives, the book serves as a valuable guide and reference for those seeking to navigate the complex terrain of automated driving systems and MaaS.

Furthermore, the book offers both a technical background and a practical perspective, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the technological advancements, policy considerations, and economic implications associated with these technologies. As the transportation industry continues to evolve, Automated Vehicles and MaaS: Removing the Barriers is an essential resource for anyone interested in shaping the future of mobility.

Weight: 656g
Dimension: 176 x 250 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119765349