The vibrant Mobility Move 2025 kicked off on April 1st, featuring 1,500 participants, 100 exhibitors, 150 speakers, and showcasing 20 innovative vehicles. The event delved into key topics such as autonomous driving, workforce development, infrastructure improvements, and digital transformation, aimed at navigating the future of mobility. Sustainable Bus is present in Berlin to provide coverage and insights.
Central to Mobility Move 2025 are four essential themes: ‘Personnel’, ‘Autonomous Driving’, ‘Digital Sales’ and ‘Infrastructure’, each addressing current challenges and future solutions. Attendees are particularly interested in AI-driven innovations, exemplified by the extensive discussions led by 150 speakers. DELFI e.V. contributes to digital networking in public transport, signalling a collaborative future for the industry.
VDV President Ingo Wortmann emphasised the importance of collective transformation in road mobility during his opening remarks. “These days, we are holding the debates in Germany that will shape the mobility of the future. Public transport is not a luxury; it is a central public service, and it heavily relies on reliability, funding, and skilled labour,” he stated. The event has evolved into a significant industry convention.
Furthermore, Wortmann noted the challenges faced due to dwindling budget funds amid an intense competition for allocation. He asserted the necessity for reliable long-term solutions, especially as transport companies lead the charge towards eco-friendly mobility. “The current change is profound. It cannot be managed without a clear perspective,” he cautioned.
The pursuit of autonomous driving technology is critical, with the VDV advocating for focus on SAE Level 4 capabilities. Wortmann called for governmental support to foster an international lead market for automated shuttles, made in Germany. This approach aims not only to enhance public transport but also to respond to the skilled labour shortage.
Every investment in autonomous public transport fleets presents opportunities for the German vehicle industry, fostering expertise and production capacities. “We see public transport as the key driver of innovation for autonomous driving in Germany,” Wortmann concluded, solidifying the connection between public transport advancements and the automotive sector’s future growth.
Mobility Move 2025 launched on April 1st, bringing together 1,500 participants, 100 exhibitors, and 150 speakers. Focusing on themes like autonomous driving, skilled labour, and infrastructure, the event aims to shape the future of public transport. VDV President Ingo Wortmann commented on the pressing need for reliable funding and collaboration in the industry, while highlighting the strategic importance of autonomous vehicles in addressing current challenges.
Mobility Move 2025 marks an important step in addressing the transformative landscape of public transport. With a significant gathering of industry stakeholders focusing on autonomous driving and digitalisation, the event underscores the urgency for collaboration and innovation. VDV President Wortmann’s insights highlight the challenges of funding and skilled labour, stressing the importance of strategic investments in the future of mobility.
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