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Ford-HMDA sign MoU to explore integrated mobility solutions
Ford Motor company and Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to assess the feasibility of a common digital mobility solution for commuters in the city. While different modes of public transport such as light rail, metro and buses co-exist in Hyderabad, 800 vehicles are still added to the city streets each day.
Hyderabad: Ford Motor company and Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to assess the feasibility of a common digital mobility solution for commuters in the city. While different modes of public transport such as light rail, metro and buses co-exist in Hyderabad, 800 vehicles are still added to the city streets each day.
According to the agreement, Ford will collaborate and work with the city authorities to analyse Hyderabad’s existing transportation system. Ford will also work with HDMA to design tech-based mobility solutions that improve the commuter experience and will optimise efficiency for transport operators, as well as reduce congestion.
Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister K Taraka Rama Rao said, “Hyderabad has a significant advantage due to its excellent infrastructure and connectivity. This MoU with Ford Motor Company will make commute within the city more convenient for all. We look forward to working with Ford on this Mobility platform and multiple other fronts in the future.”
Director of Ford Smart Mobility India R Mahadevan said, “As a mobility company, Ford is working with cities to help address growing transportation challenges. Partnering with local development authorities like HMDA and offering technology solutions fine-tuned to the needs of the cities means we can help find new ways to make commuters’ journeys seamless.”
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 analyse how multiple modes of transport are used by Hyderabad residents every day, in an effort to identify areas of improvement.
