Ford and Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to assess the feasibility of a common digital mobility solution for commuters in the city of Hyderabad, India.
Under the agreement, Ford will collaborate and work with the city authorities to analyze Hyderabad’s existing transport system, including the design of tech-based mobility solutions to improve the commuter experience, and that will optimize efficiency for transport operators, as well as reduce congestion.
“Hyderabad has a significant advantage due to its excellent infrastructure and connectivity. This MoU with Ford Motor Company would further it and make commute within the city more convenient for all. We look forward to working with Ford on this Mobility platform and future opportunities,” Minister for IT, Industries, MA & UD, NRI Affairs, Rama Rao said.
While different modes of public transport such as light rail, metro and buses co-exist in Hyderabad, 800 vehicles are added to the city’s streets each day. Hyderabad’s smart and safe city project compliments Ford’s vision to provide innovative solutions to common mobility issues.
Collaborating with HMDA, Ford will engage with the relevant stakeholders and explore solutions in areas such as digital cashless one-time payments, mobile-based ticketing and smart card payments for passengers transiting through different modes of transport. Technology aided solutions can enable commuters to spend less time when switching between various modes of transport, improve predictability and thereby reduce gridlocks.
The study will also analyze how multiple modes of transport are used by Hyderabad residents every day, in an effort to identify areas of improvement.
Ford is committed to help in improving the transport situation in Indian cities. Earlier this year, Ford started working with the cities of Indore and Mumbai to find innovative mobility solutions.
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