Shifting towards the era of smart mobility in Asia and the Pacific | 국외연구자료

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Shifting towards the era of smart mobility in Asia and the Pacific

UNESCAP

2026.02.05

This technical report examines the growing role of smart mobility in addressing transport challenges in Asia and the Pacific, including rapid urbanization, rising mobility demand, congestion, environmental pressures and unequal access to transport services. Smart mobility is defined in the report as “integrated, user-focused transport systems that leverage digital technologies to make travel safer, smarter and greener.” Drawing on regional analysis, policy review and selected country examples, the report assesses the current status of smart mobility and explores how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data are reshaping urban mobility across the region. The report finds that smart mobility initiatives are expanding throughout Asia and the Pacific, but their maturity and scale remain uneven. Overall, the region presents strong momentum for smart mobility, supported by rapid urbanization, expanding digital connectivity and growing markets for smart transport systems. At the same time, progress has varied across countries, reflecting wide differences in digital readiness, institutional capacity, data governance and infrastructure quality. Some examples of smart mobility solutions gaining traction include AI-enabled traffic management, integrated data platforms, shared mobility services and the digitalization of public transport operations, including e-ticketing, GPS-based fleet management and real-time passenger information. The report also highlights the multidimensional benefits of smart mobility. Environmental gains include reduced emissions, improved energy efficiency and cleaner urban air. Economic benefits arise from travel-time savings, improved reliability and enhanced accessibility, and spillover effects that support digital innovation.

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