We present the results of a design case study focusing on supporting the daily transportation
of elderly in Germany. We conceptualized, developed and studied the appropriation of a …

People are fitter and more mobile than ever before, but transport can still be an issue in later
life due to physiological and cognitive challenges. This chapter examines findings from four …

This article investigates social inclusion from the perspective of smart mobility and transport,
which are core aspects of smart city policy. More specifically, it discusses older people's …

Alternative mobility modes for older adults are increasingly important for economic,
ecological and social reasons. A promising option is ridesharing, defined as use of the same …

During outside activities, elderly people encounter different challenges than young people.
Those difficulties impede their motivation to pursue outside activities. To counter this …

Connected and automated vehicles (CAV) are expected to improve the mobility of older
people by compensating for the effects of a decreasing age-related fitness to drive …

This chapter is an overview of the issues for older people in relation to transport and
technology. I demonstrate that mobility and technology are intertwined in complex ways, and …

Smart environments change our daily life and our daily mobility. Especially in growing smart
cities we need innovative solutions of smart multi-modal transport services for travelers. In …

Mobility assistance ICTs have become important companions in daily life as digital
affordances have become sophisticated. However, understanding and researching …

In the aging society, the need for the elderly to remain mobile and independent is higher
than ever. However, many aids supporting mobility often fail to target real needs and lack …