Global Scans · Mobility · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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
• [New] Advanced air mobility is arriving faster than many expected, and Kentucky cannot afford to fall behind. The Advocate-Messenger
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] If Tesla pulls off even part of its vision - a self-driving fleet that rolls out without human drivers - it could reshape mobility. TESMAG
• [New] By 2030, the share of traditional vehicle sales could decline by up to 40% in developed markets as mobility-as-a-service models dominate. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] To facilitate large-scale and high-speed military movement, the military mobility package aims to create an EU-wide military mobility space by 2027, making the movement of troops and equipment faster, safer and more coordinated. Chronicle.lu
• [New] France is forecasted to grow at 21.8% CAGR, supported by government-led incentives for clean mobility and battery storage. The National Law Review
• [New] Ultra-connected autonomous mobility districts in Saudi Arabia and UAE will create new economic clusters for EVs, robotics, and digital logistics. PR Newswire UK
• [New] Industry Growth Outlook: The 5G IoT industry is estimated to be more than USD 380 billion by 2033, as driven by next-gen use cases in autonomous mobility, smart manufacturing, and healthcare IoT. Precedence Research
• [New] We will see quantum computing applications for real-time route optimization by 2027, AI systems that can predict pedestrian behaviour with 99.9% accuracy by 2029, and fully integrated urban air mobility systems working in concert with ground autonomous vehicles by 2032. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Labour Mobility: Romania will employ around 30,000 skilled Indian professionals annually to meet labour demands in construction and allied sectors. PMF IAS
• [New] Each vertiport will be fully integrated into Abu Dhabi's wider transport system, featuring ground transport and digital infrastructure, through the smart systems of the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) and the network of Abu Dhabi Airports, ensuring seamless multimodal connections. PR Newswire UK
• RTA was steadily progressing towards the commercial launch of the aerial taxi service in 2026, solidifying Dubai's position as the city of the future and a global hub for innovative and sustainable urban mobility solutions, combining efficient infrastructure with high quality of life. tradearabia
• S&P Global Mobility predicts a 30% rise in battery electric passenger vehicle sales to 15.1 million units, underscoring robust growth. WebProNews
• The Ministry of Transport plans phased development, regulatory frameworks, and infrastructure upgrades to integrate safe, efficient, and eco-friendly air transport into Qatar's future mobility network. The Times Of India
• The personal mobility segment is poised to hold a 41.5% share through 2035, owing to increasing environmental consciousness. Research Nester
• Waymo will become the first robotaxi provider in the U.S. to offer driverless rides on highways, marking a major milestone for mobility and auto risk ecosystems. Insurance News Digest
• Tesla's AI roadmap, including Cybercab and Optimus robots, aims to unlock $1 trillion in valuation by 2026 through autonomous mobility and industrial automation. Ainvest
• Autonomous vehicles could account for 15% of passenger vehicles sold by 2030, fundamentally changing urban mobility patterns. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• For investors, Robotaxi represents a potentially enormous new revenue stream that could fundamentally alter Tesla's financial profile from automotive manufacturer to mobility services company. TESMAG
• S&P Global Mobility expects continued month-to-month volatility and a significant drop in adoption for battery-electric vehicles through the end of 2025. ArenaEV
• By 2030 and beyond, smart-city ecosystems will mature into fully integrated urban platforms: connected mobility, predictive infrastructure, digital twins of entire cities, real-time citizen services, and sustainable digital economies. Trickdone

Last updated: 07 December 2025