{"id":279566,"date":"2023-08-27T11:47:22","date_gmt":"2023-08-27T10:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/blog\/make-most-of-maas\/"},"modified":"2025-05-12T15:21:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T14:21:00","slug":"make-most-of-maas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/en-au\/blog\/make-most-of-maas\/","title":{"rendered":"Making the Most of Mobility as a Service (MaaS)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Header: Making Most of MaaS &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_center&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;Making the Most of Mobility as a Service&#8221; subhead=&#8221;why you should be using MaaS &#8221; admin_label=&#8221;HEADER &#8211; Making Most of MaaS &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; title_line_height=&#8221;1.7em&#8221; subhead_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#414042&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/MaaS-Banner-Image-Web-Edit.jpg&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; button_one_text__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;SECTION &#8211; What is MaaS&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px|||||&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;ROW &#8211; What is MaaS?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;TITLE- What is MaaS?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">What is Mobility as a Service (MaaS)?<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;BODY &#8211; What is MaaS?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Recently identified by Peter Altmann (Vice President of Mobility &amp; Travel Protection at Amadeus) in Business Travel News Europe as one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesstravelnewseurope.com\/Spotlight-Series\/Ground-Transport\/High-five?oly_enc_id=1693B6242456D9V\">top five trends shaping the mobility market<\/a>, Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is a concept that seeks to consolidate various modes of transportation into one user-centric service.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At its core, MaaS integrates different modes of transport, such as buses, trains, rideshares, bikes, and even taxis, into a single platform or application. This allows users to plan, book, and pay for their journeys using a single interface, eliminating the need to juggle between multiple apps or payment methods.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In a world where connectivity and convenience are paramount, MaaS strives to simplify the travel experience &#8211; particularly relevant in urban environments where congestion and pollution are significant challenges.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In this article, we delve into the benefits of MaaS, and how both individuals and businesses stand to gain from embracing the innovation.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;SECTION &#8211; Divider&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-100px||-100px||false|false&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;ROW &#8211; Divider&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider admin_label=&#8221;DIVIDER&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;SECTION &#8211; Benefits of MaaS&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;ROW &#8211; Benefits of MaaS&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;TITLE &#8211; Benefits of MaaS&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Why Use MaaS?<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;ROW &#8211; What is MaaS (3 Column &#8211; Part 1)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Paper-Plane-Grey-Blue.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Paper Plane &#8211; Grey &#038; Blue&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;IMAGE &#8211; Seamless Travel&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;20%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;TITLE &#8211; Seamless Travel&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">SEAMLESS TRAVEL<\/h6>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;BODY &#8211; Seamless Travel&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">MaaS platforms provide users with a one-stop-shop for all their transportation needs. Users can effortlessly navigate a variety of transport options, making travel planning more efficient and enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Taxi-Grey-Blue.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Taxi &#8211; Grey &#038; Blue&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;IMAGE &#8211; Seamless Travel&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;20%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||48px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;TITLE &#8211; Reduce Congestion&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0CONGESTION REDUCTION<\/h6>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;BODY &#8211; Reduce Congestion&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">By offering a range of transportation modes that can be easily combined, MaaS helps distribute the load on various modes of transit more evenly. This can lead to reduced traffic congestion, especially during peak hours.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tree-Grey-Blue.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Tree &#8211; Grey &#038; Blue&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;IMAGE &#8211; Seamless Travel&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;20%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;TITLE &#8211; Environmental Sustain&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY<\/h6>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;BODY &#8211; Environmental Sustain&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0MaaS promotes the use of greener modes of transportation with options such as ride sharing and cycle schemes. This contributes to a decrease in carbon emissions and overall environmental impact.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;ROW &#8211; What is MaaS (3 Column &#8211; Part 2)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Coins-Grey-Blue.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Coins &#8211; Grey &#038; Blue&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;IMAGE &#8211; Seamless Travel&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;20%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||42px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Title &#8211; Cost Efficient&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">COST EFFICIENCY<\/h6>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;BODY &#8211; Cost Efficient&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">MaaS often offers flexible payment models, allowing users to pay for their trips as they go. This flexibility can result in cost savings for frequent travellers and encourage more people to opt for sustainable alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Analytics-Grey-Blue.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Analytics &#8211; Grey &#038; Blue&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;IMAGE &#8211; Seamless Travel&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;20%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Title &#8211; Data Insights&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS<\/h6>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;BODY &#8211; Data Insights&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">MaaS platforms collect data from various transportation sources, providing valuable insights into travel patterns. This data can be leveraged to optimise transportation networks, plan upgrades, and enhance the travel experience.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Forward-Planning-Grey-Blue.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Forward Planning &#8211; Grey &#038; Blue&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;IMAGE &#8211; Seamless Travel&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;20%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||38px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Title &#8211; Access and Inclusive&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">ACCESSIBILITY &amp; INCLUSIVITY<\/h6>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;BODY &#8211; Access and Inclusive&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">MaaS can make transportation more accessible for people with disabilities and limited mobility. By offering information on accessible routes and vehicles, it contributes to creating a more inclusive transportation system.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;SECTION &#8211; Individual Benefits&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f4f4f4&#8243; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;ROW &#8211; Individual Benefits Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;203px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-46px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;TITLE &#8211; Individual Benefits &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">How You Can Benefit from MaaS<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;ROW &#8211; Divider&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider admin_label=&#8221;DIVIDER&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;ROW &#8211; Effortless Planning&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Effotless-planning.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Woman in yellow jumper using app&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Effotless-planning&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;TITLE &#8211; Effortless Planning&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6>Effortless Planning<\/h6>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;BODY &#8211; Effortless Planning&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"et-fb-editable-element et-fb-editable-element__editing\" contenteditable=\"true\" data-shortcode-id=\"4.0-1693307584837\">With MaaS, individuals can effortlessly plan their journeys using a single application. The hassle of checking different schedules, routes, and modes of transport is eliminated, making travel planning smoother.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;ROW &#8211; Time Saving&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Time-Saving.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Woman checking wristwatch analogue&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Time-Saving&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;TITLE &#8211; Time Saving&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h6>Time Savings<\/h6>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;BODY &#8211; Time Saving&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>By providing real-time updates on transportation options and routes, MaaS can help individuals save valuable time that would otherwise be spent waiting for connections or stuck in traffic. 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