Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has spearheaded a new region-wide Mobility-as-a-Service travel app.

The new region-wide Mobility-as-a-Service app will give access to all transport modes in one place

It’s appointed FOD Mobility Group to design, develop and deliver the app, which will offer a new approach for customers travelling around the region by improving access to integrated transport.

Powered by FOD Mobility Group’s Mobilleo MaaS platform, the app will give access to all transport modes in one place. Users can plan journeys, receive live travel information, and book and pay for all local transport options – including buses, trains, trams, e-scooters, walking, cycle hire, taxis, ride-hailing, car rental, car club and parking. Results highlight the most convenient, cost-effective and sustainable option, based on individual preferences.

It’s designed to revolutionise public and shared transport in the West Midlands by making it easier and quicker for people to get information, choose more sustainable travel and find the best value fares.

The new platform will replace the existing TfWM app and aligns with plans to offer a new approach for customers travelling around the region by improving access to integrated transport.

TfWM is working on the project with a range of partners that also include consultancy firm Arcadis, Brompton Bike Hire, plus Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Enterprise Car Club. Local authority and transport operator partners will also collaborate on the app development.

The development has been funded from the Department for Transport’s Future Transport Zone programme.

Anne Shaw, executive director of Transport for West Midlands commented: “We are working with some of the best British tech and mobility companies to design an app which is easy to use, convenient and offers great value. This will be a one-stop shop for anyone looking to travel around the West Midlands. We are delighted to bring FOD Mobility Group and other key partners on board to work on this exciting project.”

FOD Mobility Group CEO Justin Whitston added: “We are truly delighted to be working with TfWM on what will be an exciting and scalable Mobility-as-a-Service project, powered by our Mobilleo platform. We look forward to working long-term to deliver a new approach to travelling around the West Midlands.”