Volkswagen opens its shared taxi service Moia to other providers via a license model. Cities, municipalities and local transport companies will in future be able to use the technology required to operate the ride-sharing service for a fee, as the VW subsidiary announced. This also includes the possibility of using the Moia brand. In addition to the software for controlling vehicle fleets and operating processes, Moia offers a platform for all customer applications, including the customer app, performance control, demand forecasting and the system for dynamic pricing of trips. It allows cities and local operators to choose how they use the service and into the local mobility concept
want to integrate.
The need for flexible and sustainable on-demand mobility for urban areas is constantly growing, explained Moia boss Sascha Meyer. The license model makes it possible to quickly and seamlessly integrate a turnkey ridepooling solution into the existing transport system.
In use on the streets of Hamburg and Hanover
Moia has been offering the shared taxi service under its own management in Hamburg and Hanover for several years. The electric minibuses can be booked via an app and collect passengers with a similar route. For this purpose, virtual stopping points have been set up in the city where passengers can get on and off.
The driving service does not see itself as competition to buses and trains, but rather works together with local public transport. The service can be booked via the “Switch” app from the Hamburg transport association HVV and has been part of public transport since January, meaning it can use bus lanes.
Moia has been testing self-driving Moia vehicles in Munich for some time, which will be used as robotaxis in Hamburg from 2025. Licensees should also be able to use this technology in the future.