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Future of transport: University conference in Duisburg highlights solutions!
On the 21st-23rd The University Transport Conference will take place in Duisburg in September 2025, with around 100 experts on mobility topics.
Future of transport: University conference in Duisburg highlights solutions!
The University Transport Conference will take place at the Wedau Sports School in Duisburg from September 21st to 23rd, 2025. This event is organized by the Institute for Mobility and Urban Planning (imobis) under the direction of Prof. Dr. Dirk Wittowsky, the board of the Center for Logistics and Transport. Around 100 scientists from Germany, Austria and Switzerland will take part in the conference, which will focus on current challenges and developments in the field of transport and mobility.
The conference will cover various topics relevant to the future, including the public transport future workshop, smart mobility and model-based transport planning. Other focal points include new forms of mobility such as ridepooling as well as environmental and social aspects of mobility. Technological developments such as AI-supported traffic control and data-based mobility monitoring are also discussed. As part of the event, an exciting supporting program is also planned with a visit to the inland port and a tour through the Ruhrort district. Further information is available on the University website available.
Innovations in the field of ridepooling
One of the most innovative projects in the field of mobility is “Autonomous Ridepooling” (ALIKE) in Hamburg. This involves the development of an on-demand transport service with autonomous shuttle buses. Partners include the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), HOCHBAHN and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport with a total of 26 million euros. The goal is to introduce up to 10,000 autonomous shuttles on Hamburg's streets by 2030 and to expand classic public transport with a new product.
The new system should be easy for passengers to book and use, and particular attention will be paid to ensuring that it is also transferable in rural areas and is regionally scalable. The acceptance of the new offer is also being investigated under the leadership of the KIT Institute for Transport (IfV). Previous research in the MOIA project has shown that ridepooling in Hamburg could reduce car traffic by up to 8 percent, underlining the positive ecological effect of this mobility alternative.
The role of public transport
In addition to innovative projects such as autonomous ridepooling, local public transport plays a crucial role in the planned mobility transition. A study by Fraunhofer IESE and Fraunhofer IML, which was carried out on behalf of DB Regio AG, highlights that the bus, as a sustainable mobility option, can transport many people with little energy. However, the public bus remains unattractive, especially in rural and suburban regions, as it often runs at a slower pace and is less flexible than your own car.
The study shows that measures must be taken to anchor the bus in the mobility landscape of the 21st century. To this end, it is necessary to put users at the center of all considerations and actions so that local public transport is better adapted to their needs. Further details about the research and its results will be presented in a lecture that offers the opportunity for direct exchange.
The developments in the area of mobility and their effects on society are the focus of the upcoming university conference, which not only bundles current knowledge but also shows future-oriented perspectives.