Last-Mile Mobility
Definition of last-mile mobility: how shared cars, shuttles, and light electric vehicles bridge the final transit stretch between transport hubs and final destinations.
Last-mile mobility refers to the final leg of a journey, from a major transport hub such as a train station or airport to the traveller's actual destination, whether home, hotel or office.
The First-Mile / Last-Mile Challenge
Rail networks move people efficiently between cities. It gets harder when the destination is beyond walking distance from a station:
- Luggage and weather: Heavy bags or rain make long walks and several bus changes inconvenient.
- Suburban and rural gaps: Business parks, conference venues and mountain destinations are often poorly served by regional buses.
How a Shared Car Bridges the Last Mile
Cars parked near train stations are one way to close the gap:
- Direct connection: Step off the train, unlock the car you booked with your phone and drive on.
- Regional reach: Get to client sites, business parks or mountain resorts that trains do not reach directly.
- Back to the train: Return the car to the same spot before the train home, with no parking search in town.
At DRAIV, cars in Zurich are parked near Zurich HB, in Oerlikon and in Altstetten, for example.
Related Terms
From the station into the car
Our cars are parked near Zurich HB, in Oerlikon and in Altstetten, for example. Cars with instant booking unlock with your phone, and you drive on.
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