MaaS: what it is and why it will change mobility

MaaS — Mobility as a Service — is the model where the passenger buys a single ticket for a journey combining multiple modes and different operators. It's considered the future of mobility. But what does it really mean and what does it take to achieve it?

The idea: one journey, one ticket

Imagine buying, in a single transaction, a journey that includes bus, train and airport shuttle, operated by different companies. No more separate tickets: MaaS unites everything into a seamless experience, from the first to the last mile.

Why it's hard to achieve

MaaS requires systems from different operators to communicate with each other: fares, availability, validations, revenue sharing. On closed or hardware-dependent infrastructure this is almost impossible.

It needs a cloud infrastructure

Only a cloud-native system is open and integrable by definition. It can expose APIs, receive data from other operators and return information in real time. This is the technical foundation that makes MaaS possible.

What a cloud system enables

• Single multi-operator ticket with automatic revenue sharing
• Multi-company GTFS management for fare calculation
• Integration of complementary services: parking, bike sharing, taxis

The advantage for the operator

Taking part in a MaaS ecosystem means opening new sales channels without developing anything new: other operators and platforms can sell your tickets and you automatically receive your share.

Discover how Praticko enables MaaS for your transport company.