Global Scans · Mobility · Weekly Summary

• [New] Siemens Mobility and Railpool will build a €20 million open-access maintenance hub in Verona to support growing cross-Alpine freight demand. Global Railway Review
• [New] Cybercab launch and subscription model could redefine mobility economics, balancing AI disruption risks with $756 B revenue potential by 2029. Ainvest
• [New] As the Beijing-Xiong'an line approaches its 2026 opening, the CRRC's driverless GSYE61 high-speed train represents not only a technological achievement but also a vision of sustainable, autonomous urban mobility. Metro Rail Today: Gateway to Rail & Metro Industry
• [New] With a robust regulatory framework and demonstrated operational success, Saudi Arabia could set a global example of how to integrate next-generation air mobility into urban environments. Travel And Tour World
• [New] In metropolitan hubs such as Dubai and Riyadh, where traffic congestion often hampers mobility, air taxis could dramatically reduce travel times from hours to mere minutes. eplaneai
• [New] Under the MoU, Amazon will co-develop courses on AI, automation, and logistics, and support research in transportation, digital freight, drone operations, and sustainable mobility. / India Guidely
• [New] The introduction of nature-based solutions is expected to enhance mobility, reduce flooding, boost climate resilience and enhance living conditions for Djibouti's rapidly growing urban population. allAfrica.com
• [New] The impetus behind TxDOT's Statewide Multimodal Transit Plan is to meet the mobility needs of a population expected to grow 40% by 2050 in a large, rural state dotted with sprawling metropolitan areas. AASHTO Journal
• [New] Healthcare saw IonQ-Ansys' 12% speedup in medical simulations, while chemicals and mobility targeted $72 billion in value by 2035 per McKinsey. Quantum's Business
• [New] ICAO projects aviation will remain a critical engine of global economic prosperity and social mobility well into the middle of this century. Aviation Today
• [New] The skies of the coming decades will include not only conventional passenger jets, but also advanced air mobility aircraft, eVTOLs, unmanned aircraft systems, high-altitude platforms, and commercial space operations. Aviation Today
• [New] As AV adoption accelerates, Uber's ability to integrate autonomous mobility into its ecosystem will likely outperform skeptics' expectations, making it a compelling long-term investment. Ainvest
• [New] While acknowledging the innovative potential of the urban air mobility sector, Goldman Sachs has been unequivocal in its message: fundamental analysis and a clear path to revenue generation must outweigh speculative excitement. The Chronicle-Journal
• The projected growth in Tesla's robotaxi network is representative of the growing demand for autonomous mobility services. PandaForecast.com
• As the autonomous vehicle sector accelerates into 2025, industry players are pushing boundaries with unprecedented investments and technological leaps, signaling a pivotal shift in how we envision mobility. WebProNews
• If executed safely and reliably, Waymo's freeway rollout could become the next phase of mobility transformation, shifting robotaxis from short city hops to true ride-hail substitution across city-to-city corridors. Telematics Wire
• At the 2025 Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, experts from three continents agreed that building resilient mobility systems will define the success of smart cities in years and decades to come. Zag Daily
• Mobility IQ's super app integrates the capabilities of both a travel management company and an online booking tool, with artificial intelligence expected to accelerate new features from 2026. Business Travel News Europe
• A network equivalent to 29 times the circumference of the Earth, carrying 6% of the total inland passengers and transporting 38% of the worldwide inland freight, the global railway network is the key mobility system that will shape the future transport. The Indian Express
• Advanced air mobility is arriving faster than many expected, and Kentucky cannot afford to fall behind. The Advocate-Messenger
• The transition of the mobility sector through rapid automation and electric vehicles is one of the most disruptive trends in the semiconductor industry over the last decade. Bisinfotech
• Launching a multi-billion dollar plan, the European Commission aims to establish an EU-wide military mobility area and has flagged 500 urgent projects to upgrade roads and bridges and cut border delays by 2027. DW.COM
• If Tesla pulls off even part of its vision - a self-driving fleet that rolls out without human drivers - it could reshape mobility. TESMAG

Last updated: 21 December 2025