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Traveling with multiple means of transport is the future. It not only offers the traveler more flexibility and convenience, but also makes an important contribution to accessibility and quality of life. However, not everyone is familiar with the possibilities of 'Mobility as a Service' and its advantages. That is why the ANWB will start the 'Smart to The Hague' trial in September, with an app that brings together and combines means of transport. With this all-in-one app, members of the ANWB who travel to and from The Hague can quickly overview the various options, plan their trip, use means of transport and pay afterwards.  

The larger Dutch cities will continue to grow in the coming years and as a result traffic flow and freedom of movement in these cities will decrease. Despite the fact that commuting has changed significantly since the corona outbreak and a large majority of all employees plan to continue working partly from home in the future, many roads to and from the major cities are congested. Flexible working will become the norm in the near future and people are therefore prepared to travel more flexibly. Especially when this makes the journey faster and easier. Shared mobility, such as shared bicycles or scooters, is much less known. This is apparent from a recent survey that the ANWB conducted among its members. 30 percent of the respondents sometimes use a combination of means of transport, with the tram or train being most often combined with other transport.

At the same time, it also appears that travelers prefer to use their own car, even if they end up in traffic jams. While there are other ways that may be faster, cheaper or more sustainable. Selecting trips with multiple modes of transport and different apps is seen by many as a hassle. More than half of the respondents indicated that an all-in-one app would be a solution.

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With the trial, the ANWB wants to offer its members more travel convenience and learn from their experiences. In addition, Mobility as a Service can promote accessibility and quality of life in the Netherlands. The trial will last six months, according to the ANWB. Interested parties can register via anwb.nl/slimnaardenhaag

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