The Next Web - a leading website covering technology developments across Europe - recently released their predictions for the year in terms of smart cities and mobility.
As a result of COVID-19 they expect:
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A growing number of mergers and acquisitions of small and middle level micromobility (e-bikes, electric scooters) operators. The larger operators like Tier and Bolt have done really well in financial terms in response to the pandemic and will likely take up the smaller ones.
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The AI and tech domain will put forward some interesting initiatives around human-assisted and autonomous deliveries for parcels, packages, and even food to homes and businesses. This raises interesting questions about privacy, data ownership and control.
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Widespread adoption of "15 Minutes Cities" and a general shift towards sustainable urban designs.
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