It will provide consultancy services related to the development and deployment of 鈥楳obility as a Service鈥� (MaaS). MaaS is seen as having the potential to transform commuters鈥� lives and reduce the over-reliance on private car ownership by combining all available options to plan the most efficient route to get people to their destinations. MaaS Global鈥檚 mobile app, Whim, is already a in use in Helsinki and the company believes it has the potential to transform the mobility options of cities worldwide.
鈥淲e are delighted to have a company of Arup鈥檚 reputation providing consultancy services for MaaS Global. This partnership is an exciting opportunity for both companies to work together in developing and making MaaS a global reality.鈥� said MaaS Global CEO and founder Sampo Hietanen.
The agreement calls for Arup to represent MaaS Global鈥檚 interests in identifying suitable cities for the deployment of MaaS and researching where MaaS Global can most effectively enter into negotiations with transport providers.
鈥淲e are delighted to be collaborating with the author of the Mobility as a Service concept and the world鈥檚 first MaaS operator,鈥� said David O鈥橩eeffe, director and digital services leader for Arup in Ireland. 鈥淥ur collaboration will assist MaaS Global in achieving a level of mobility that rivals the convenience offered by the private car, in as many cities as possible throughout the world. We will combine our expertise in transport systems with our relationships and knowledge of a wide range of cities to facilitate MaaS Global鈥檚 focus for expansion.鈥�
The initial phase of work involves Arup undertaking screenings of cities for MaaS readiness with a view to identifying and assisting cities in making MaaS a reality.
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