AET Transport & Mobility Forum - FREE Hybrid Event Thursday 6th March 2025

FREE HYBRID SEMINAR Integrating transport step by step: From ticketing to interoperable mobility

Join us online or in-venue at the Faculty of Engineering, University of PortoThursday 6 March 2025, 14.00-15.30 WET & GMT (15.00-16.30 CET)

Integrating transport step by step:From ticketing to interoperable mobility

The design of multimodal transport networks, intermodal mobility services, integrated trip planners, and other solutions are available in many forms, and promote transport integration from different perspectives of the transport ecosystem.

However, a real integration is only possible when other types of integration is achieved. Service integration can only occur when information, ticketing solutions, and service offerings are integrated. The concept of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) recognises that mobility services depend on more than an integrated transport infrastructure and operations.

During this hybrid seminar, we will discuss the integration of other aspects of mobility services that enable a seamless mobility experience by focusing on both technology and business aspects of integration, namely, ticketing, pricing, and first and last mile services.

Join us online, or in-venue at:Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal

Want to join us online? The AET Transport and Mobility Forum webinars are FREE to attend and are hosted on the Zoom platform.

Want to join the live audience in Porto? We welcome everyone who is interested to join us for FREE at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto.

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About the event This seminar is organised in collaboration with the FEUP and CITTA, and will be broadcasted from the University of Porto before a live audience. It will be chaired by András Munkácsy (Transport and Mobility Forum) and moderated by António Lobo (member of the AET Board). António Lobo is a Senior Researcher at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, Portugal, and AET Board Member. His research activity develops in two main domains: (i) human factors and technology implications in the transport sector, and (ii) transport economics and operations management.	Antonio Lobo
Speakers & Subjects Rui Velasco: “Integrated ticketing for public transport" After so many years promoting the idea of multimodal public transport systems, why are the European cities still lagging on the integration of ticketing systems? What are the main obstacles and how can central governments promote an active engagement of transport authorities and system integrators to deliver ticketing friendly solutions to allow passengers a truly seamless public transport experience.	Rui Velasco Director of the Studies, Assessment and Foresight Service. Institute for Mobility and Transport (IMT), Portugal
Marta Campos Ferreira: "Seamless Travel: Payments as a Gateway to Interoperable Mobility" In an era of increasing urbanisation and multimodal transportation, payment systems play a pivotal role in fostering interoperability between transport operators. This presentation explores how user-centred payment solutions can serve as enablers of mobility, reducing barriers and enhancing accessibility for travellers. By addressing the adoption of mobile ticketing and open-loop payment systems, this talk showcases how these innovations streamline access to multimodal transportation networks, paving the way for seamless and inclusive mobility solutions.	Marta Campos Ferreira Assistant Professor University of Porto, Portugal
Fulvio Silvestri: "Mobility as a Service (MaaS) Bundles to improve Public Transport ridership and reduce car use" Building on advancements of web platforms and smart-apps for integrating travel planning, ticketing, and payment, this presentation delves into the potential of MaaS bundles including public transport and shared mobility services in the attempt to improve first/last-mile access to railway and metro stations, expanding their catchment areas, and making public transport more convenient and attractive. How appealing are these bundles to travellers, notably car users? What drives individuals’ interest and willingness to pay for MaaS bundles?	Fulvio Silvestri Research Fellow Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Steve Longman and Charles Nichols: “Presentation of the Solent Future Transport Zone, a trial programme about the future of transport across South Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight” Steve Longman is leading the development of the Breeze platform for Solent Transport, which has pioneered the UK’s first multi-city MaaS application. He is a chartered transport planner and qualified project manager focussing on future mobility and sustainable transport, having worked on projects across UK, Europe and the MENA region.	Steve Longman Breeze Programme Lead Solent Transport
Charles Nichols is the Marketing Communications Manager for Solent Transport and leads the development of their Breeze MaaS platform. He spearheads the Solent FTZ’s strategic approach to marketing, communications and behaviour change. With a particular interest in applying the principles of behavioural economics to deliver growth in awareness and engagement with mobility innovation projects, Charles champions an approach that keeps the customer’s objectives and user experience at the centre of developing projects. Charles has provided advice and guidance to organisations trialling MaaS across the UK, EMEA and APAC regions.	Charles Nichols Marketing Communications Manager Solent Transport