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Younger transport users in MaaS are also less likely to hold a driver ’ s licence , which can explain the interest in MaaS services . Around 23 % of 18 to 25 year-olds in NSW and Victoria don ’ t have one , while in Western Australia that figure jumps to 41 %.
What are the payment options for MaaS ?
Ongoing users can think of MaaS as the equivalent to a Netflix or Spotify account , whereby a monthly subscription is derived to allow unlimited access to most / all MaaS transport options .
The other option is a pay as you go via an app or smartcard , at a discounted rate but with limited access to all transport modes .
In terms of MaaS payment models , the payas-you go option was twice as popular as the monthly subscription for unlimited access model . This isn ’ t surprising given the early days nature of the offerings .
What ’ s next ?
If there ’ s one clear takeaway from the MaaS and On-Demand Transport – Consumer Research and Report , it is that people are expressing a clear interest in making this transport shift . And behind the scenes , a lot of people , companies and governments are moving to make MaaS happen effectively .
In order for that to happen though , MaaS will not only need to be easy to use , but it must respond to key consumer concerns : How much will it cost ? Does my area have good transport mode options ? Will it be easy to use ?
The Australasian Fleet Management Association would love to hear from members and other stakeholders about the emergence of Mobility As A Service . Are you be interested in MaaS on a personal level or as a replacement for your fleet vehicles ?
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