Mobility megatrends
and how to meet them
In 1886 Karl Benz’ automobile revolutionised the world. Today, connected, autonomous, and shared mobility services are part of daily life and have changed the way consumers travel. At SOS International we pay attention to the mobility megatrends and plan actions to stay relevant to the market.
Technology will continue to change the mobility business, and the megatrends bring benefits as well as challenges to businesses and consumers. Digitalisation and sustainability are some of the key drivers for the changes.
How SOS International meets the megatrends
At SOS International, we prepare for and develop our business to correlate with the megatrends:
- We constantly pay attention to and plan actions that meet market trends and demands. We investigate strategic partnerships, we digitalise our business and focus on new ways of working, and we explore and develop solutions that meet customer and end-user needs, says Ellen Trolle, EVP Mobility Division in SOS International.
- We focus on the acute situation on the road and on building remote, preventive, and proactive solutions that underlines a valuable and smooth customer journey.
Electric charger in service car
As an example, roadside assistance service cars in Copenhagen and Oslo are equipped with an electrical charger that enables the electric vehicle with 15 minutes of power for the driver to reach a charging station. Read more here
In Sweden, the SOS International roadside assistance business has enabled the use of sharing-economy services as a flexible alternative when temporary transport is required.Read more here
Source: McKinsey
These are some of the mobility megatrends
Connectivity
Cars communicate through data, and the connected car brings useful opportunities, i.e., entertainment, greener driving, or the prediction of break downs. Data unlocks potential for an enhanced customer experience, but the questions around what, how and who should be able to access the data are still to be answered.
Electrification
More and more car brands launch electric vehicles, and consumers continue to explore as an alternative to conventional vehicles. To many consumers, the sustainable benefits are clear. However, the political ambitions and regularity policies, battery efficiency, and the charging infrastructure are still under development - and debate.
Autonomous driving
The use and spread of self-driving vehicles will increase, and well-known brands are currently investigating the technology. Autonomous vehicles are predicted to play a larger role in i.e., public transportation, and as a mean to create convenient transportation and safer roads.
Shared Mobility
As consumers shift away from car-ownership to car sharing, there is a change in how consumers travel, especially locally and regionally. Development in shared services is expected to grow as an environmental and cost-saving alternative to conventional transportation.
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Contact SOS International's alarm centre on +45 7010 5050.