This document discusses criteria for evaluating car-sharing systems, providing tips to distinguish effective systems. It outlines key issues like lack of competition and innovation in the UK market. The author provides an evaluation checklist and tips, such as closed systems being more successful and reformatting public systems to function like closed ones. The goal is to help purchasers understand what features a good car-sharing system requires and ensure they receive value for their investment.
This white paper proposes an "Infotainment Evangelism Concept" to help accelerate the in-vehicle infotainment market. It involves identifying strengths across regions, engaging all stakeholders, and providing a comprehensive solution to address automakers' needs. A new "evangelist" role would work across North America, Europe, and Asia to promote common strategies, demonstrate solutions, and help align the industry around open standards. The goal is to help major technology companies drive standards adoption and attract automakers seeking more affordable and customizable infotainment options.
CORSA: An Open Solution for Social Oriented Real-time Ride SharingGreenapps&web
Simone Bonarrigo, Vincenza Carchiolo, Alessandro Longheu, Mark Philips Loria, Michele Malgeri and Giuseppe Mangioni
The combination of the interest in environmental questions on one hand and the massive use of web based social networks on the other recently led to a revival of carpooling. In particular, the exploitation of social networks promotes the information spreading for an effective service (e.g. reducing the lack of confidence among users) and endorses carpooling companies via viral marketing, finally acting as a basis for trust based users recommendation system In this work we outline CORSA, an open source solution for a real time ride sharing (RTRS) carpooling service that endorses the role of social networks by using them as a conveying scenario for the virtual credits reward mechanism CORSA is based on.
Decision Matrix: Selecting a Multichannel Cloud Contact Center VendorLiveops
This report explores the marketplace for hosted contact centers services in the US, with particular emphasis on the ability of service providers to handle multichannel customer interactions. It compares vendors based on the strength and currency of their technology platform, the views of their customers, and the impact that each company has in the marketplace.
Ericsson's Connected Vehicle Cloud (CVC) allows automakers and partners to engage customers through connected vehicles. The CVC manages connectivity, services, business agreements, and customer data. It provides tools for service management, pricing, and security. The open platform architecture allows partners to integrate their applications and content through APIs. The CVC leverages Ericsson's experience in telecommunications to power the automotive ecosystem and create new revenue opportunities for automakers.
Three trends will significantly change the automotive industry by 2020:
1) Cars will become increasingly connected to the internet and integrated into the IoT ecosystem, sharing data in real time.
2) Consumer attitudes are shifting to view cars as another mobile device rather than standalone transportation, prioritizing in-vehicle connectivity and digital services.
3) The growth of connectivity and automated driving technologies is opening the industry to new entrants from the tech world, blurring traditional boundaries as companies compete in mobility.
The integrated urban mobility vision is moving closer to reality as shared mobility business models succeed. Shared mobility models are disrupting traditional urban mobility choices through usage-based pricing, easier vehicle access via apps, and real-time booking. Successful shared mobility requires customizing the business model to each city's dynamic attributes like infrastructure, demographics, and strategic orientation. Profitability depends on factors like pricing models, asset ownership structures, and technology infrastructure. Stakeholders must consider partnerships, customer needs, operations, and regulations to navigate the fast-evolving shared mobility market.
Exercise on How to strengthen your business model?
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS’ WORKSHOP
Organized by Mount Carmel College
(in Association with National Entrepreneurship Network)
“ BUILDING A BETTER MARKET AND MANAGING FINANCE”
This white paper proposes an "Infotainment Evangelism Concept" to help accelerate the in-vehicle infotainment market. It involves identifying strengths across regions, engaging all stakeholders, and providing a comprehensive solution to address automakers' needs. A new "evangelist" role would work across North America, Europe, and Asia to promote common strategies, demonstrate solutions, and help align the industry around open standards. The goal is to help major technology companies drive standards adoption and attract automakers seeking more affordable and customizable infotainment options.
CORSA: An Open Solution for Social Oriented Real-time Ride SharingGreenapps&web
Simone Bonarrigo, Vincenza Carchiolo, Alessandro Longheu, Mark Philips Loria, Michele Malgeri and Giuseppe Mangioni
The combination of the interest in environmental questions on one hand and the massive use of web based social networks on the other recently led to a revival of carpooling. In particular, the exploitation of social networks promotes the information spreading for an effective service (e.g. reducing the lack of confidence among users) and endorses carpooling companies via viral marketing, finally acting as a basis for trust based users recommendation system In this work we outline CORSA, an open source solution for a real time ride sharing (RTRS) carpooling service that endorses the role of social networks by using them as a conveying scenario for the virtual credits reward mechanism CORSA is based on.
Decision Matrix: Selecting a Multichannel Cloud Contact Center VendorLiveops
This report explores the marketplace for hosted contact centers services in the US, with particular emphasis on the ability of service providers to handle multichannel customer interactions. It compares vendors based on the strength and currency of their technology platform, the views of their customers, and the impact that each company has in the marketplace.
Ericsson's Connected Vehicle Cloud (CVC) allows automakers and partners to engage customers through connected vehicles. The CVC manages connectivity, services, business agreements, and customer data. It provides tools for service management, pricing, and security. The open platform architecture allows partners to integrate their applications and content through APIs. The CVC leverages Ericsson's experience in telecommunications to power the automotive ecosystem and create new revenue opportunities for automakers.
Three trends will significantly change the automotive industry by 2020:
1) Cars will become increasingly connected to the internet and integrated into the IoT ecosystem, sharing data in real time.
2) Consumer attitudes are shifting to view cars as another mobile device rather than standalone transportation, prioritizing in-vehicle connectivity and digital services.
3) The growth of connectivity and automated driving technologies is opening the industry to new entrants from the tech world, blurring traditional boundaries as companies compete in mobility.
The integrated urban mobility vision is moving closer to reality as shared mobility business models succeed. Shared mobility models are disrupting traditional urban mobility choices through usage-based pricing, easier vehicle access via apps, and real-time booking. Successful shared mobility requires customizing the business model to each city's dynamic attributes like infrastructure, demographics, and strategic orientation. Profitability depends on factors like pricing models, asset ownership structures, and technology infrastructure. Stakeholders must consider partnerships, customer needs, operations, and regulations to navigate the fast-evolving shared mobility market.
Exercise on How to strengthen your business model?
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS’ WORKSHOP
Organized by Mount Carmel College
(in Association with National Entrepreneurship Network)
“ BUILDING A BETTER MARKET AND MANAGING FINANCE”
- Project CAIRO aimed to develop an enterprise information portal (EIP) for Carlson Wagonlit Travel to provide a common framework for e-commerce and client communication processes.
- A gap analysis found that purchasing an off-the-shelf solution would not meet Carlson Wagonlit's needs due to time constraints and the need for a customized portal. It was decided to build the portal internally.
- Key stakeholders from various Carlson Wagonlit departments provided input to define requirements. The sales and marketing department hoped the portal could help acquire new customers by providing a strategic advantage over competitors.
The document discusses trends in the automotive industry and opportunities for connected vehicles. It outlines various value propositions for connected vehicle technologies for different customer segments including owners, businesses, dealerships, governments, and OEMs. It also examines the path from advanced driver assistance systems to fully autonomous vehicles and questions around standards, security, and business models in partnering to develop connected vehicle solutions.
This document discusses Mobility as a Service (MaaS). It describes MaaS as service providers fulfilling customer mobility demands through seamless integration of different public and commercial transportation options. The service is delivered digitally, reducing the need for private vehicle ownership. Benefits of MaaS are discussed for customers, society, and transport operators. Challenges of setting up a MaaS system include getting different operators and providers to participate and addressing issues like incentives, competition, and customer groups.
IBM Watson strives to be the leader in advancing information technologies to assist companies in keeping up with big data. Its core values include client success, innovation leadership, and trust. Its strategic direction is to pioneer future technologies at the forefront. It aims to differentiate itself through being first to market with new technologies. Its target markets include older generations through references to Jeopardy, younger generations through social media, and large companies through demonstrations of its customer service capabilities.
Connected Vehicles—Service Providers: Service Providers at a Crossroads Andreas Mai
This document discusses the opportunities and challenges for service providers in the emerging connected vehicles industry. It argues that connecting vehicles could generate over $50 billion in annual revenue for service providers by 2022 as nearly 300 million cars transmit over 400 million gigabytes of data per month. However, service providers must develop new business models to avoid commoditization and fund the hardware and connectivity needed to securely connect vehicles across networks. Cooperation with automakers will be key to ensuring vehicles can roam across carriers and technologies.
Top French automaker uses Adobe Campaign to keep current
and prospective customers around the world engaged with
personalized, targeted one-to-one communication: http://adobe.ly/1oX5hWV
The document discusses the trend toward mobility integration and multi-modal transportation. A mobility integrator combines various transportation modes like public transit, car sharing, taxis and provides door-to-door routing and payment through a single platform. Early examples include mobile apps that integrate transportation planning, payment and additional services. While initially focused on consumers, mobility integration also has applications for businesses seeking to reduce costs and increase employee convenience by combining multiple modes of transit.
Infosys' customer engagement software solution is a customer engagement platform that helps enterprises to improve customer engagements and build an eBusiness strategy
John Howe - Metrolinx - Smart Transportation: Strategic ApproachesShane Mitchell
This document provides an overview of Metrolinx and its vision for a smart transportation system in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Metrolinx was established in 2006 to oversee integrated, multimodal transportation planning and investment in the region. The region faces challenges with increasing auto dependency and congestion. Metrolinx's vision is for an optimized transportation system that maximizes social, environmental, and economic sustainability through better mobility choices. The document outlines incremental and bold strategies to implement this vision across different sectors like government, workplaces, education, traveler information systems, transportation pricing, and parking management. It emphasizes the need for integrated planning, dedicated funding sources, and focusing on people, the environment, and the economy.
Environmental Impacts of Shared Mobility: Insights from North AmericaSusan Shaheen
This document summarizes research on the environmental impacts of shared mobility services in North America. It finds that carsharing reduces personal vehicle ownership, with estimates of 9-13 vehicles removed for each carsharing vehicle. Carsharing users drive less and bike and transit use increases. The growth of bikesharing systems worldwide and in the US is also summarized, with over 1 million public bikeshares now worldwide. Surveys find bikesharing users tend to be wealthier, more educated, younger and drive less as a result.
BMW is adapting to changing mobility needs and the rise of sustainability preferences by becoming a mobility provider instead of just a car manufacturer. It is offering electric vehicles and mobility services like car sharing through DriveNow to provide sustainable transportation options. DriveNow launched an electric car sharing service in San Francisco with a mission to deliver BMW's sustainable mobility to new customers. The service allows people to rent electric BMWs by the hour using a mobile app and flexibly pick up and drop off vehicles anywhere within the service area. BMW is also investing in other mobility startups through BMW i Ventures to explore the future of transportation beyond just cars.
This document compares car sharing through CommunAuto to car renting from Globe Car Rental in Montreal. It summarizes the registration process, documents required, fees, pricing, flexibility, cleanliness of vehicles, and environmental friendliness of the two options. Overall, it finds that Globe Car Rental provides a simpler, more affordable and flexible car rental experience compared to the more complex membership packages and rules of CommunAuto's car sharing program.
This document discusses the growth of car sharing services as an alternative to private car ownership. It notes that while car pooling is currently illegal in Ontario except for commuting, 25% of San Francisco commuters casually car pool with strangers. The document summarizes a study finding that each shared car replaces approximately 8 individually owned cars, and members drive 2,900 fewer kilometers per year, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 1.2 tonnes annually. It advocates for cities to encourage car sharing through policies like dedicated on-street parking spaces, allowing car sharing vehicles to be parked on residential properties, and marketing partnerships with transit agencies.
Shared Mobility Services and Vehicle AutomationSusan Shaheen
This document summarizes a presentation on shared mobility services and vehicle automation. It begins with an overview of automated vehicles and their capabilities. It then reviews existing literature on the environmental and safety impacts of AVs, including potential reductions in emissions from improved vehicle utilization and parking reductions. The document also discusses current developments in shared mobility services like carsharing, ridesourcing, and ridesharing. It concludes that integrating AVs into shared mobility platforms could significantly impact the future of transportation by providing on-demand, point-to-point mobility with opportunities for reduced emissions.
Dave Brook, Senior Carsharing Consultant at team red U.S., discusses the evolution of car sharing and provides an overview of the efforts and experience of car shares with EVs in fleets in the U.S., Europe and worldwide, including the operational challenges and successes.
This presentation was featured at Drive Oregon's October 2016 monthly networking event. Learn more about us and our events at: www.driveoregon.org.
Zipcar has experienced remarkable growth through product power, strong branding, and network effects. Zipcar offers convenient car sharing that allows members hourly access to vehicles without long-term ownership commitments. Since launching in 2000, Zipcar has grown to over 325,000 members and 6,500 vehicles across North America. This growth is driven by compelling value to customers, network effects as vehicle locations increase, and economies of scale that lower costs. While Zipcar maintains leadership through its size and network, future challenges include competition, external factors like gas prices, and potentially becoming a public company.
Scaling the Carsharing Market: Keynote Speech in Utrecht, NetherlandsSusan Shaheen
The document discusses carsharing and shared mobility services. It provides an overview of different carsharing models including roundtrip, one-way, peer-to-peer, and fractional ownership models. It also discusses the ecosystem of shared mobility services which includes bike sharing, transportation network companies, and flexible transit services. The document outlines factors that contribute to the success of carsharing like parking pressure, high density, and mixed land uses. It also examines the role of government in supporting carsharing through policies around insurance, parking, planning, and integration with public transit.
IBM BC2015 - Double down on Mobility: Innovating car sharing with Car2goIBM Sverige
Denna presentation hölls på IBM Business Connect (http://www.ibm.com/se/businessconnect) i oktober 2015 av Erik Bak-Mikkelsen (Cloud Operations, Moovel (a subsidary of Daimler))
Beskrivning:
Cloud-based platform as a service from SoftLayer, helps moovel GmbH increase service reach and availability for its urban carsharing service, while IBM’s app release management software accelerates app time to market.
- Project CAIRO aimed to develop an enterprise information portal (EIP) for Carlson Wagonlit Travel to provide a common framework for e-commerce and client communication processes.
- A gap analysis found that purchasing an off-the-shelf solution would not meet Carlson Wagonlit's needs due to time constraints and the need for a customized portal. It was decided to build the portal internally.
- Key stakeholders from various Carlson Wagonlit departments provided input to define requirements. The sales and marketing department hoped the portal could help acquire new customers by providing a strategic advantage over competitors.
The document discusses trends in the automotive industry and opportunities for connected vehicles. It outlines various value propositions for connected vehicle technologies for different customer segments including owners, businesses, dealerships, governments, and OEMs. It also examines the path from advanced driver assistance systems to fully autonomous vehicles and questions around standards, security, and business models in partnering to develop connected vehicle solutions.
This document discusses Mobility as a Service (MaaS). It describes MaaS as service providers fulfilling customer mobility demands through seamless integration of different public and commercial transportation options. The service is delivered digitally, reducing the need for private vehicle ownership. Benefits of MaaS are discussed for customers, society, and transport operators. Challenges of setting up a MaaS system include getting different operators and providers to participate and addressing issues like incentives, competition, and customer groups.
IBM Watson strives to be the leader in advancing information technologies to assist companies in keeping up with big data. Its core values include client success, innovation leadership, and trust. Its strategic direction is to pioneer future technologies at the forefront. It aims to differentiate itself through being first to market with new technologies. Its target markets include older generations through references to Jeopardy, younger generations through social media, and large companies through demonstrations of its customer service capabilities.
Connected Vehicles—Service Providers: Service Providers at a Crossroads Andreas Mai
This document discusses the opportunities and challenges for service providers in the emerging connected vehicles industry. It argues that connecting vehicles could generate over $50 billion in annual revenue for service providers by 2022 as nearly 300 million cars transmit over 400 million gigabytes of data per month. However, service providers must develop new business models to avoid commoditization and fund the hardware and connectivity needed to securely connect vehicles across networks. Cooperation with automakers will be key to ensuring vehicles can roam across carriers and technologies.
Top French automaker uses Adobe Campaign to keep current
and prospective customers around the world engaged with
personalized, targeted one-to-one communication: http://adobe.ly/1oX5hWV
The document discusses the trend toward mobility integration and multi-modal transportation. A mobility integrator combines various transportation modes like public transit, car sharing, taxis and provides door-to-door routing and payment through a single platform. Early examples include mobile apps that integrate transportation planning, payment and additional services. While initially focused on consumers, mobility integration also has applications for businesses seeking to reduce costs and increase employee convenience by combining multiple modes of transit.
Infosys' customer engagement software solution is a customer engagement platform that helps enterprises to improve customer engagements and build an eBusiness strategy
John Howe - Metrolinx - Smart Transportation: Strategic ApproachesShane Mitchell
This document provides an overview of Metrolinx and its vision for a smart transportation system in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Metrolinx was established in 2006 to oversee integrated, multimodal transportation planning and investment in the region. The region faces challenges with increasing auto dependency and congestion. Metrolinx's vision is for an optimized transportation system that maximizes social, environmental, and economic sustainability through better mobility choices. The document outlines incremental and bold strategies to implement this vision across different sectors like government, workplaces, education, traveler information systems, transportation pricing, and parking management. It emphasizes the need for integrated planning, dedicated funding sources, and focusing on people, the environment, and the economy.
Environmental Impacts of Shared Mobility: Insights from North AmericaSusan Shaheen
This document summarizes research on the environmental impacts of shared mobility services in North America. It finds that carsharing reduces personal vehicle ownership, with estimates of 9-13 vehicles removed for each carsharing vehicle. Carsharing users drive less and bike and transit use increases. The growth of bikesharing systems worldwide and in the US is also summarized, with over 1 million public bikeshares now worldwide. Surveys find bikesharing users tend to be wealthier, more educated, younger and drive less as a result.
BMW is adapting to changing mobility needs and the rise of sustainability preferences by becoming a mobility provider instead of just a car manufacturer. It is offering electric vehicles and mobility services like car sharing through DriveNow to provide sustainable transportation options. DriveNow launched an electric car sharing service in San Francisco with a mission to deliver BMW's sustainable mobility to new customers. The service allows people to rent electric BMWs by the hour using a mobile app and flexibly pick up and drop off vehicles anywhere within the service area. BMW is also investing in other mobility startups through BMW i Ventures to explore the future of transportation beyond just cars.
This document compares car sharing through CommunAuto to car renting from Globe Car Rental in Montreal. It summarizes the registration process, documents required, fees, pricing, flexibility, cleanliness of vehicles, and environmental friendliness of the two options. Overall, it finds that Globe Car Rental provides a simpler, more affordable and flexible car rental experience compared to the more complex membership packages and rules of CommunAuto's car sharing program.
This document discusses the growth of car sharing services as an alternative to private car ownership. It notes that while car pooling is currently illegal in Ontario except for commuting, 25% of San Francisco commuters casually car pool with strangers. The document summarizes a study finding that each shared car replaces approximately 8 individually owned cars, and members drive 2,900 fewer kilometers per year, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 1.2 tonnes annually. It advocates for cities to encourage car sharing through policies like dedicated on-street parking spaces, allowing car sharing vehicles to be parked on residential properties, and marketing partnerships with transit agencies.
Shared Mobility Services and Vehicle AutomationSusan Shaheen
This document summarizes a presentation on shared mobility services and vehicle automation. It begins with an overview of automated vehicles and their capabilities. It then reviews existing literature on the environmental and safety impacts of AVs, including potential reductions in emissions from improved vehicle utilization and parking reductions. The document also discusses current developments in shared mobility services like carsharing, ridesourcing, and ridesharing. It concludes that integrating AVs into shared mobility platforms could significantly impact the future of transportation by providing on-demand, point-to-point mobility with opportunities for reduced emissions.
Dave Brook, Senior Carsharing Consultant at team red U.S., discusses the evolution of car sharing and provides an overview of the efforts and experience of car shares with EVs in fleets in the U.S., Europe and worldwide, including the operational challenges and successes.
This presentation was featured at Drive Oregon's October 2016 monthly networking event. Learn more about us and our events at: www.driveoregon.org.
Zipcar has experienced remarkable growth through product power, strong branding, and network effects. Zipcar offers convenient car sharing that allows members hourly access to vehicles without long-term ownership commitments. Since launching in 2000, Zipcar has grown to over 325,000 members and 6,500 vehicles across North America. This growth is driven by compelling value to customers, network effects as vehicle locations increase, and economies of scale that lower costs. While Zipcar maintains leadership through its size and network, future challenges include competition, external factors like gas prices, and potentially becoming a public company.
Scaling the Carsharing Market: Keynote Speech in Utrecht, NetherlandsSusan Shaheen
The document discusses carsharing and shared mobility services. It provides an overview of different carsharing models including roundtrip, one-way, peer-to-peer, and fractional ownership models. It also discusses the ecosystem of shared mobility services which includes bike sharing, transportation network companies, and flexible transit services. The document outlines factors that contribute to the success of carsharing like parking pressure, high density, and mixed land uses. It also examines the role of government in supporting carsharing through policies around insurance, parking, planning, and integration with public transit.
IBM BC2015 - Double down on Mobility: Innovating car sharing with Car2goIBM Sverige
Denna presentation hölls på IBM Business Connect (http://www.ibm.com/se/businessconnect) i oktober 2015 av Erik Bak-Mikkelsen (Cloud Operations, Moovel (a subsidary of Daimler))
Beskrivning:
Cloud-based platform as a service from SoftLayer, helps moovel GmbH increase service reach and availability for its urban carsharing service, while IBM’s app release management software accelerates app time to market.
Zipcar is a car sharing service that operates vehicles in neighborhoods, near businesses, and at transit locations in Boston. Members can drive Zipcars by the hour or day for as little as $4.50/hr, with no long-term commitments or additional fees for fuel, insurance, or maintenance. Zipcar is looking to expand into new East Coast markets and promote their environmental and cost-saving benefits for both individual consumers and businesses.
Car sharing service Zipcar was started in 1999 and expanded to 21 cities by 2004, gaining 30,000 registered members and a fleet of 400 cars. It partners with universities and offers an affordable alternative to car ownership through low membership fees and hourly/daily rental rates. While Zipcar is more convenient than traditional car rentals due to inclusive pricing and flexibility, it also provides significant cost savings compared to owning a vehicle through eliminating expenses like car payments, insurance, gas, and parking fees. The case examines a situation where a Zipcar member encounters a problem with his reserved vehicle.
Carsharing, Ridesharing, Carpooling and all...Hugo Guyader
Slides used in a class on Car Sharing. I present existing studies on car sharing, ride sharing, P2P rentals and various other forms of mobility services.
Autonomous cars, car sharing and electric vehiclesAnandRaoPwC
Talk presented at the second Autonomous Cars conference hosted by SwissRe in Armonk, NY on September 24, 2015. The talk covers the interaction between car sharing, autonomous cars and electric vehicles and how the feedback between these three areas will propel greater consumer adoption.
Zipcar is a car sharing service that provides vehicles to users for hourly or daily rental. It offers flexibility as users can reserve vehicles as little as 30 minutes before use. Vehicles are located widely across Singapore for convenience. Zipcar aims to offer an affordable and easy alternative to taxi or private car ownership through features like inclusive petrol, insurance, and parking. It generates revenue through subscription plans and hourly rental fees. Zipcar also partners with other companies to help manage its fleet and operations.
THE SHARING ECONOMY LACKS A SHARED DEFINITION: GIVING MEANING TO THE TERMSCollaborative Lab
You may have noticed the terms ‘sharing economy’, ‘ peer economy’, ‘collaborative economy’ and ‘collaborative consumption’ being used synonymously. Do these terms have different meanings? Yes. Are their common core ideas that explain the overlap? Absolutely.
In this presentation, we have defined and visualized the terms and core ideas that connect the likes of Airbnb, Taskrabbit, Lyft and Zipcar.
Cubic Transportation Systems is a company that designs automated fare collection systems for public transit. It is seeking to expand into the markets of the Middle East and North Africa. A PEST analysis found opportunities in growing demand but also risks from regulations and competitive bidding. A five forces analysis found high threat of new entrants and rivalry. Cubic has strong resources and competencies. The report recommends Cubic differentiate itself by offering innovative smart ticket systems. However, risks include legal issues, cultural differences, and economic instability in the regions. Cubic is well-positioned to implement strategies due to its expertise and solutions-based approach.
1. The document discusses various methods of online advertising including banners, pop-ups, email marketing, mobile ads, splash screens, URL submission, chat rooms, and online catalogs.
2. It also covers targeted advertising strategies like customized ads, push and pull strategies, and associated ad displays. Measurement techniques include click-through rates, time spent viewing, and purchases made.
3. Emerging topics are also examined such as intelligent agents, push technology, online events and promotions to drive traffic, and localization of online ads. Managerial issues in online advertising are also reviewed.
ICT for Local Government - better service deliveryAllison Hornery
This document discusses how local governments can use information and communication technologies (ICT) to improve service delivery to citizens. It provides examples of ICT applications that have enabled more efficient and effective services, engagement with stakeholders, and transparency and accountability. The document advocates choosing the right services to transform with ICT, understanding the benefits and limitations of different delivery channels, piloting emerging technologies, collaborating with other organizations, and establishing benchmarks to measure success.
Transport has a major impact on the quality of life in a city, its environment and the economy. Transport Authorities globally are facing similar strategic challenges around worsening congestion, insufficient transport infrastructure, affordability constraints, increasing emissions and growing customer needs...
This document discusses road network development and management. It covers topics such as providing access through road networks, finding objective indicators to measure performance, improving existing road networks by reducing travel time delays, accidents, and vehicle operation costs. It also discusses generating income through road tolls and taxes to finance construction and maintenance costs. The main objectives for road authorities are to provide access, improve financial feasibility, expand networks to connect isolated areas, and reduce environmental impacts.
The document discusses building e-commerce applications and infrastructure. It outlines 10 learning objectives related to developing e-commerce applications, including describing major application types and functionalities, development options, connecting applications to backend systems, and maintenance. It then provides a case study on how UPS developed an online tracking system to allow customers to track packages online.
Ford is exploring opportunities in connected vehicles and mobility services by developing an open platform strategy. Their Sync platform allows third-party developers to create apps that integrate with vehicle infotainment systems. Ford has also open-sourced Sync to encourage more development. This ecosystem approach aims to resolve uncertainty about user needs through experimentation and partner innovation. It also positions Ford's vehicles and data as part of larger information networks and mobility services.
A Distributed Optimized Approach based on the Multi Agent Concept for the Imp...CSCJournals
Thanks to the important and increasing growth of the carpooling phenomenon throughout the world, many researchers have particularly focused their efforts on this concept. Most of the existent systems present multiple drawbacks regarding automation, functionalities, accessibility, etc. Besides, only few researchers focused on real time carpooling concept without producing promising results. To address these gaps, we introduce a novel approach called DOMARTiC: a Distributed Optimized approach based on the Multi-Agent concept for the implementation of a Real Time Carpooling service. We particularly focus on the distributed and dynamic aspect not only within the geographical network’s representation but also regarding the used automatic tools and the implementing algorithms. Adequate modeling on the base of which a distributed architecture is set up has been adopted helping to perform decentralized parallel process. This helped to take into consideration different aspects we should be involved in, especially the optimization issue as users\' requests must be performed in a reasonable runtime. Responses provided to users should also be efficient with regards to the fixed optimization criteria.
This document discusses decarbonizing transport and green financing opportunities. It outlines the objective of bringing transport to carbon neutrality by 2050 through a modeling framework covering all transport modes. Global transport volumes and emissions are projected to grow without new action. Sustainable transport ensures safety, low emissions, and access for all. More than 50 partners are involved in the project. Green investments in transport infrastructure, vehicles and systems represent large opportunities for the financial sector. Shared urban mobility solutions like shared taxis and busses could significantly reduce emissions and congestion. Autonomous vehicles will transform transport but require managed transitions. Remote monitoring of driverless vehicles is one approach. Overall, systems dynamics modeling is needed given complex changes across transport.
The document summarizes two presentations on intermodality in passenger transportation and private participation in public transportation. The first presentation discusses how integrating different transportation modes through measures like integrated fares and compatible networks can improve accessibility, efficiency and ridership. The second presentation outlines how private operators are involved in operating public transportation networks in countries like France and the US, and notes benefits and challenges to consider with private participation models. It provides examples of private participation contracts and emphasizes clear goals, selection criteria and accountability between public and private partners.
The document discusses key concepts related to distribution channels and e-business models in marketing. It defines distribution channels and their functions. It explains how the internet has impacted channels through disintermediation and the creation of new online intermediaries. Various e-business models are described, including content sponsorship, direct selling, brokerage models, and different types of agent models.
The document proposes a solution called Commutetown that connects transportation providers and users on a common platform to make travel arrangements. It aims to benefit commuters by providing end-to-end travel options considering cost, time and availability. The solution uses AI to analyze routes and find optimal travel options between locations. It has the potential to service over 20 million new routes in India by connecting locations not directly linked. Revenue models proposed include advertising, working with state transport departments, online ticket booking and increasing tourism opportunities.
The document proposes a solution called Commutetown that connects transportation providers and users on a common platform to make travel easier. It would allow providers to advertise available seats and routes, and users to find multi-modal transportation options between any two locations. The business models discussed are advertising revenue from the large potential user base, cost savings from optimizing state-run transportation, online ticket booking fees, and increased tourism from improved connectivity. A team of 5 developers has worked on the technical aspects, which are still in development and testing phases.
Local Motors Awesome System is a self optimized sustainable autonomous vehicle system.
It is safe, affordable and enable new business models.
Join the mobility revolution.
(V3.0)
Mobility Pricing: How to Harness Mobility Pricing to Reduce Congestion, Promo...WSP
Acting as a technical analysis lead for the Metro Vancouver Mobility Pricing Independent Commission, WSP experts studied the use of congestion charging and mobility pricing for the Metro Vancouver Regional District.
An eight-month study ensued and resulted in a crucial set of data categorized by geography, time of day, and pricing level. The goals of the study remained: reducing congestion, generating additional revenue for the governing body, and promoting fairness.
Once you view the presentation, see WSP.com for additional information, including the Metro Vancouver Mobility Study and full Congestion Charging Report:
https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/insights/ca-four-reasons-why-cities-should-consider-congestion-charging
Interest & benefit of blockchain for public transportOlgaShakalei
Blockchain technology can solve a lot of public transportation inefficiency and challenges. Better customer experience and lower costs for our government. Who thinks different or want to help building? We are looking for investors and more important sponsors. Michel Van Maanen thanks for putting experience and knowledge in these slides.
Interest and benefit of Blockchain in Public TransportMichel Van Maanen
This document discusses the benefits of using blockchain technology to improve public transportation systems. It proposes creating a non-profit organization called TransToken to assess how blockchain could be used to harmonize payment systems and data across different public transportation operators. Key benefits mentioned include reducing fees, improving transparency, enabling seamless travel, and providing benefits to operators, authorities, passengers, and other stakeholders. The document outlines next steps such as mapping existing systems, analyzing data and governance requirements, and deploying a proof of concept project. The overall goal is to assess the feasibility of a blockchain-based system to optimize legacy processes and systems in the public transportation industry.
Driving New Mobility Business Models - DeloittetechUK
The document discusses how the future of mobility is driving changes to business models. It notes that the UK extended mobility ecosystem generates approximately £500 billion in revenues annually across various industries. The emergence of autonomous vehicles and shared mobility will likely result in four future states of mobility that exist in parallel. Autonomous and shared mobility offer significant economic benefits to passengers by lowering costs. This disruption will cause massive shifts in economic value across various industries as new business models emerge. The automotive value chain will also experience changes as technology players potentially manage in-vehicle services and platforms. Mobility as a service providers are exploring business models that orchestrate transportation across modes. More questions remain around the future mobility operating platform and who will process and monetize the
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1. Car-sharing Systems: Are they necessary and can we sort the wheat from the chaff? Dr. Colin Black Contemporary Transport™ Contemporary Transport™ 7/14/20091 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
2. Separate Wheat from Chaff “Distinguish the wanted from the unwanted, the valuable from the relatively valueless. It is what one did literally in the ancient agricultural practice of winnowing, one form of which was to expose, say, wheat to the wind so that the chaff blew away and the grains remained.” Rogers, J. (1985) The Dictionary of Cliches Contemporary Transport™ 2 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
3. Focus of Paper Independent transport practitioner review Provide better understanding of what to look in securing an effective system Not intended to endorse any particular commercial product Contemporary Transport™ 3 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
4. Key Problems Car-sharing comes in many guises internationally Seemingly high-tech systems are proliferating - but not all systems and approaches are equal and confusion is abundant System purchasers lack understanding of the fundamentals of a good car-sharing system and what to expect for their investment Lack of competition Contemporary Transport™ 4 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
5. Wiki ‘Monopoly’ The monopolist will be less efficient and innovative over time, becoming "complacent giants", because they do not have to be efficient or innovative to compete in the marketplace and can sell a lower quantity of goods at a higher price However, this can provide incentives for research and investment into new alternatives by competitors! Contemporary Transport™ 5 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
6. Issues in the UK Market Lack of new entrants to the market Slow speed of innovation Technology lacking beyond core car-sharing Application language used now dated Poor adaption of marketing in systems Separate and very distinct areas of expertise Suffering from lack of TDM expertise Integrated role not properly appreciated Contemporary Transport™ 6 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
7. Practical Assistance Paper provides: Checklist of fundamental system attributes Overview of realistic outcomes of existing systems Overview of technology of leading systems Simple tips about how the potential of car-sharing systems can be improved Contemporary Transport™ 7 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
8. Tip 1: Closed systems = > success Public systems Ability to publicly promote sustainable travel Registered users approx 0.1% of the population Private systems Target specific market, maximizes matching success Perceived increased security Registered users can reach approx 20%+ of pop. Opportunity The more ‘closed’ the system, the more successful Contemporary Transport™ 8 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
9. Tip 2: Reformat public systems Offer dedicated ‘sub sites’ for employers, TMAs, organisations, etc Offer ability for registrants to search within their own employer group, custom sub site or full database Market ability for a public system to act as a ‘closed’ system Contemporary Transport™ 9 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
10. Tip 3: Focus on customer Users expect high level internet security /privacy Standard of excellence Ease of use State of the art functionality Clean database – data integrity critical Contemporary Transport™ 10 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
11. Tip 4: Ask searching questions Call references - ask about problems/issues! Use checklist Check database management protocols Understand the functionality - the back end Seek assurance costs will come down, not go up make sure you get best value Contemporary Transport™ 11 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
12. Tip 5: Do your research Which systems demonstrate best VfM? Compare with international competitors Consider what is happening globally? Remember good marketing does not necessarily mean best system Establish which bells and whistles superfluous? Are they really doing it for the ‘cause’? Who do the big corporations use... and why? Contemporary Transport™ 12 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
13. Looking to the Future Systems now expanding to full commute management portals Offer more than core car-sharing Include matching for all modes Integrate supportive elements (ERH, commuter tracking, incentives management , transit links, etc.) Twitter /Facebook will improve not replace Contemporary Transport™ 13 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
15. And there’s more... A quick run through what to look for when evaluating a system... Contemporary Transport™ 15 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
16. Evaluation criteria Core Functionality Matching Functionality Data Integrity Mapping Privacy /Security Administration Portal Important Considerations and Best Practice Contemporary Transport™ 16 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
18. Real time matching Instant matches returned online (versus form filled out online and matches mailed to registrant) Instant online matching which means that matches are returned immediately Contemporary Transport™ 18 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
19. Matching For car-sharing, bike buddy, walking buddy, transit buddy, taxi-buddy, vanpooling (where applicable) Ability to offer matching for a variety of modes Ability to select modes available for matching Matching for multiple modes available Contemporary Transport™ 19 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
20. Scalable, flexible system Ability to add to the core functionality other TDM tools that enhance and support sustainable transport use. All modules / functionality should be integrated with single sign on and saving of data between system elements – a full commute management system Examples include commuter tracking, emergency ride home, carpool parking management, incentive management, parking space finder, single trip finder, etc. Scalable system that allows for optional add-ons that augment and support core car-sharing Contemporary Transport™ 20 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
21. Client driven look and feel Ability to include custom text, graphics, banner, URL System should be able to look, feel and have a URL unique to each client, within reason Contemporary Transport™ 21 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
22. Centralized system & fully hosted Is system a separate installation or part of a centralized system Separate independent installations means that updates, upgrades and errors will be queued for resolution Centralized systems maximize efficiency when all client are running the same current version number Fully hosted system eliminates hardware acquisition and associated training, maintenance, etc. Centralized systems guarantee ongoing updates, upgrades and timely attention to problems or errors. Fully hosted system reduces costs and maximizes service to client. Contemporary Transport™ 22 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
23. ‘Easy Click’ enter origin & address Ability to have the option of directly entering an address, clicking on a map, selecting from a dropdown or combination thereof Ability to offer the user multiple options for selecting an origin and destination Contemporary Transport™ 23 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
24. Ability for user to decide search Ability for users to opt to search within the whole database or limited to their own employer group as defined by email Success is maximized the more ‘closed’ the group Ability to automatically search within whole database or own employer group Contemporary Transport™ 24 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
25. Ability for defining requirements Ability for sub sites to be defined for core user groups (TMAs, employers, etc.) Ability to have a ‘room’ within the bigger database that allows for the customization of the web pages for a particular employer, TMA, organization, group, etc. Ability to brand sub sites – both graphically, textual and for limiting matches to within the defined user group. Contemporary Transport™ 25 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
27. Route adjustment options Ability for user to adjust their initial route as defined by the mapping system to reflect their actual travel route Maximizes potential ‘along route’ matches Ability to edit/modify the system generated travel route by clicking/dragging the map Contemporary Transport™ 27 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
28. Matching options Matching based on proximity to origin, destination and route Matches returned based on proximity to origin, destination and route Distances between registrant origin and destination to potential match displayed Matching based on proximity to origin, destination and route Contemporary Transport™ 28 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
29. Filters Filters for user to search database based on user defined preferences Ability for user to filter data based on user defined preferences (gender, smoking, driver/passenger, Ability to easily and quickly filter database Contemporary Transport™ 29 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
30. Viewing options for matches Ability to see potential matches in a table and on a map Ability for matches to be displayed on both a map and table Maximizes ability to quickly and easily see matches Matches displayed in both tabular and mapped summary Contemporary Transport™ 30 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
31. Provision of additional information Probe potential matches by clicking on the pushpin match identifier Ability to find out information on the potential match by clicking on a pushpin, the user in the table, etc. Ability to find out information on the potential match Contemporary Transport™ 31 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
32. Client defined visible data Ability for the client to define what information is visible to potential matches (e.g. phone number, address, last name, etc.) System should default to no private information being revealed unless defined by client Contemporary Transport™ 32 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
33. Schedule match algorithm Provision of a schedule match algorithm that shows when schedules match Ability to set arrival and departure times along with flexibility Provision of a schedule match algorithm Contemporary Transport™ 33 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
34. Inclusion of comments Ability for user to enter comments or additional details on their travel Ability for user to enter comments or other details necessary for compatible match Contemporary Transport™ 34 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
35. Automatic match notification Ability for users to opt for receipt of an email notifying them when someone who matches their set profile has registered. Minimized the frequency of a registrant having to ‘check back’ for matches Automatic match notification Contemporary Transport™ 35 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
36. Multiple language functionality Ability for the system to be offered in multiple languages Professional language translation, not page translation though web service Multiple language functionality Contemporary Transport™ 36 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
37. 3) Data Integrity Contemporary Transport™ 37 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
38. Email verification System should permit only valid emails Email verification system so that people can’t search or be found until they click an activation link sent to their email address Contemporary Transport™ 38 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
39. Address verification System should only accept verified addresses to ensure accurate data is input (e.g. system rejects 123 first street, London, Ireland) Address verification system Contemporary Transport™ 39 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
40. Automatic system data purging Incorporation of automatic data purging Ability to set data purge timelines and dates Ability to deactivate and delete accounts Ability for user to easily re-establish (reactivate) account Automatic data purging a necessity. Contemporary Transport™ 40 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
42. Multiple datasets Mapping system(s) used Number of mapping systems Use of multiple datasets ensures continuity should a mapping provider Use of multiple datasets as opposed to one dataset Use of standard, recognised datasets Online web-based mapping services Multiple mapping systems used to protect against outage by one mapping provider Contemporary Transport™ 42 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
43. Web based mapping service Online web-based mapping services are now the most advanced and up to date systems. The legacy reliance upon other data sources is not reliable or serviced as well as online databases Use of web-based mapping services Contemporary Transport™ 43 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
44. Offer mapping choice to users Users should be offered a choice in the display of maps User selected mapping display Contemporary Transport™ 44 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
45. Geographic display of O-D & route Feedback to user on a map of their origin and destination Ability for user to see and confirm their origin and destination on a map. Contemporary Transport™ 45 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
46. Service are defined Ability for the client to define a service area Ensures that a system set up for a particular geographic area (e.g. London), isn’t accepting origins/destinations in Dublin Allows for automatic, accurate calculation of travel distance between origin and destination Ability to set and define service area by combination of origins and /or destination Contemporary Transport™ 46 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
47. Ability to add custom routes, points Ability to add custom routes, points, etc. to the map allows users to see other options that might be available (eg. park and ride locations) Ability to add custom routes or points to the returned map Contemporary Transport™ 47 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
49. Database accreditation Demonstrated experience with database management Accreditations/experience in database security, privacy, development, application framework Accreditations in software database development Contemporary Transport™ 49 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
50. Database Type of database and web interface Professional database versus web design Guards against viruses/intrusion attacks IT review of database elements, security elements Contemporary Transport™ 50 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
51. Data storage Triple A hosting Off site Number and type of servers Processing ability Review the ability of the database to accommodate unexpected or peak loads (e.g. public transport strike, emergency preparedness, business continuity) Contemporary Transport™ 51 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
52. User defined user ID & password Ability for user to define and set their user id and password User defined User ID and password Contemporary Transport™ 52 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
53. External authentication systems Ability to incorporate external authentication systems Allows system to be part of intranet or single sign on websites. Ability to incorporate external authentication systems Contemporary Transport™ 53 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
54. Contact matches via system Ability for system to auto-generate email match notification Privacy secured until both parties make contact System generated email to potential matches Contemporary Transport™ 54 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
55. Bad language filter Automatic purging for bad/inappropriate language. Guarantees integrity of system Automatic bad language purging Contemporary Transport™ 55 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
57. Online administration portal Ability to set and define authority levels of administrators (e.g. client, organizational, TMA, destination, etc.) Provision of an administration portal with multiple authority levels Contemporary Transport™ 57 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
58. Full access to all data 24/7 Ability to have full access to your data at all times Provision of full online access to data Contemporary Transport™ 58 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
59. Ability to filter, map & analyze results The system has the ability to generate an unlimited number of reports using filter and date parameters manually or by selecting from a calendar. Results analysis online Contemporary Transport™ 59 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
60. Ability to export data Data should be able to be exported by the administrator to a database at any time Mechanism to export all or filtered data 24/7 Contemporary Transport™ 60 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
61. Ability to map data Data should be able to be plotted at any time Ability to map results Contemporary Transport™ 61 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
62. Ability to bulk email from system Ability to filter data and email select groups from the system Email capability Contemporary Transport™ 62 colin.black@contemporarytransport.co.uk
Editor's Notes
Car-sharing comes in many guises internationally - ranging from carpooling, ride-matching, slugging through to ridesharing systems – we stick to what we know!
Checklist of fundamental system attributes to serve as a guide for those involved in a car-share scheme procurement process. Overview of realistic outcomes of car-sharing systems in existence today.
Perceived increased security (know who you’re matching)
A pretty website does not make a good car-sharing site
Look at what the private sector is doing – what system do they use (guaranteed because it meets stringent security and privacy needs and usually a reflection of dissatisfaction with a public system)
These things have not been proven to have any degree of effectiveness and almost ubiquitously are focused on the under 25 age group crowd. I have seen no study shown that they have any degree of effectiveness. In fact many of our clients are universities, and while these types of sites are around they still elected to establish a formal rideshare program, complete with the full security and privacy inherent within leading systems. They officially market only this site and are very effective. The social marketing sites are there, and potentially (though there’s no stats) complement the formal program. The formal program allows for the evaluation and monitoring of results, it insures user privacy and security - that is something that is vital within a corporate/publicly supported system. All of the sites mentioned below are not something that the over 25 crowd would use. More women than men use ridesharing systems, and are thus extremely cautious about using a system – thus one that is a dedicated URL, with visible support by the local government, organization or institution, is unlikely to be used. Many cities are relying on these ‘on the fly’ systems – and that does not meet the needs of its residents, nor do they increase ridesharing. There can be no concentrated promotion of ridesharing without a publically supported dedicated rideshare site. The problem is that if these ‘on the fly’ systems don’t work, which they don’t, then a significant lost opportunity to reach people who have now been turned off by technology they don’t use or understand (e.g. twitter, facebook, etc)