Global Scans · Mobility · Weekly Summary

• [New] Europe will witness steady growth over the forecast period with a global share of roughly 18.1% in 2026, as governments continue to prioritize sustainable mobility, road safety, and intelligent transportation infrastructure. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Wheelchair scales represent the fastest-growing product category through 2033, driven by expanding hospital focus on accommodating mobility-impaired and bariatric patient populations safely. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Dubai will remain the largest commercial hub, while Abu Dhabi gains importance through aviation expansion, Etihad Rail connectivity and smart-mobility deployment. KEN research
• [New] As next-generation mobility technologies advance, Japan is expected to maintain steady investment in quantum research, reinforcing its leadership in high-value automotive engineering and manufacturing. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Looking ahead, continued expansion of electric mobility and industrial automation is expected to position Asia Pacific as one of the fastest-growing markets for automotive quantum computing, creating significant opportunities for technology providers and research partnerships. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Looking ahead, increasing investment in electric mobility, sustainable manufacturing, and industrial digitalization is expected to strengthen Europe's position as a key center for automotive quantum research and future commercial deployment. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Rapid urbanization and improving healthcare infrastructure in regions such as the Asia Pacific and Latin America present significant opportunities for expanding the reach of affordable manual wheelchairs, walking aids, and mobility scooters. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Elderly populations are anticipated to dominate with a share of around 55.8% in 2026, as ageing is commonly associated with reduced mobility, multiple chronic diseases, cognitive decline, and greater need for daily assistance. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Future impact: Commercial urban air taxi routes will begin limited operations in select global cities before 2030, eventually expanding into regional air mobility feeders. SOACET
• [New] India's urban buses must evolve from a last-resort transport to the backbone of urban mobility, combining electrification, accessibility and integrated planning to realize Viksit Bharat 2047. PMF IAS
• [New] As urban mobility becomes more digitized and user-centric, mobile applications will remain central to the expansion and evolution of MaaS ecosystems worldwide. Advantia Business Consulting LLP
• WeRide and GreenMobility will deploy Level 4 autonomous shared mobility services in Denmark, targeting a public launch in the first half of 2027 using WeRide's EU-compliant GXR vehicle. Self Drive News
• Dubai plans to introduce fully electric air taxis as part of its Advanced Air Mobility strategy, targeting to start operations in 2026. curt.cultice@trade.gov
• The convergence of insecurity, population displacement and mobility, and cross-border movements complicate response operations and increase the risk of further geographical spread. BBC News
• India offers long-term autonomous vehicle potential through digital infrastructure, logistics modernization, road safety needs, and a large mobility base, but deployment must account for highly complex traffic behaviour, variable road markings, and mixed vehicle classes. Yahoo! Finance
• Production of the Holon urban autonomous vehicle will take place in Jacksonville, Florida, with manufacturing expected to support future deployments in public transport, campus mobility (also via the partnership with US-based CharterUP) and other controlled operating environments. Sustainable Bus
• The deployment of commercial right-hand-drive Robotaxi services will begin in Hong Kong, bringing transformative autonomous mobility solutions to right-hand-drive markets worldwide. WeRide Inc.
• SAIC Mobility has launched a project to develop a purpose-built, production-ready robotaxi for parent SAIC Motor, debuting in 2027. The AV Market Strategist
• Saudi Arabia has been moving forward with Vision 2030 with large-scale smart cities initiatives like NEOM to foster AI, IoT, smart mobility, and digital infrastructure. Precedence Research
• Global and U.S. markets offer competitive intelligence opportunities through benchmarking leading research groups, robotics manufacturers and emerging mobility companies. Yahoo! Finance UK
• With nearly 60% of the world's population now living in urban areas, growing demand for mobility threatens to overwhelm transport systems that were largely designed around private motor vehicles. World Health Organization: WHO

Last updated: 23 August 2026