The « EsMaaS » project aimed to propose and evaluate strategies for implementing Mobility as a Service (MaaS) for managing mobility in rural areas. The project team integrated an optimization model that considered the specific needs of users and dynamic transportation systems adapted to the territorial structures of the « Spain vacía. » This approach facilitated the ecological and digital transition of mobility while improving accessibility for the population in rural areas and reducing spatial and social inequities._x000D_
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The scientific proposal focused on reevaluating the three key implementation pillars of MaaS (users, transportation systems, and providers) and adapting their analysis and strategies to different territorial structures in rural areas. The project team aimed to maximize the potential of MaaS environments. This approach aligned perfectly with the objectives and challenges related to ecological transition (sustainable mobility), digital transition (intelligent mobility), and territorial equity and cohesion (fair and accessible mobility for everyone)._x000D_
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Overall, the « EsMaaS » project contributed to advancing the scientific understanding of MaaS implementation in rural areas and provided valuable insights for future research in this field. Policymakers, researchers, and practitioners can use the project’s findings and recommendations as a basis for improving mobility and reducing inequities in rural areas._x000D_

David Alejandro Ramirez Cajigas
PhD student and researcher at Castilla La – Mancha University

 
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