Smart mobility adoption in sustainable smart cities to establish a growing ecosystem: Challenges and opportunities

Smart mobility is the integration of technologies and different mobility solutions. It establishes interconnected transport networks that transport individuals and products more efficiently and sustainably. It encompasses the use of conventional modes of transportation, such as motor vehicles, electric vehicles, public transportation, ridesharing, and on-demand services. The recognition of traffic congestion and decreased logistical efficiency have led to the increasing adoption of smart mobility systems. The data-enabled and technologically upgraded vehicles through smart mobility have the potential to transform people's lives significantly. The continuously growing urban population worsens challenges related to conventional accessibility and efficient transit. Smart mobility encompasses enhanced public transportation networks, micro-mobility options, ride-sharing services, carsharing programmes, intelligent logistics and freight transportation systems, autonomous vehicles, logistics drones, and unmanned aerial vehicles. Different innovative transport projects have been implemented worldwide recently, and the public and commercial sectors have increasingly supported them. Although most intelligent mobility businesses concentrate on stand-alone solutions, ecosystems may provide more value when integrated. This article explores the opportunities and challenges of smart mobility adoption in sustainable smart cities to establish a growing ecosystem.