The aim of this working group, which follows an open innovation approach, is to support the deployment of autonomous vehicles that foster the development of mobility that is both sustainable and inclusive, socially and geographically.
The Movin’On Community of Interest on autonomous vehicles (CIVA) therefore sought to bring a different and innovative perspective to discussions on the topic by focusing on one clear priority:
MOBILITY FOR ALL, AUTONOMY FOR ALL THROUGH SHARED AUTOMATED VEHICLES IN RURAL & PERI-URBAN AREAS
Until now, autonomous vehicles have mainly been approached from a technological and urban perspective. Their potential contribution to mobility in low-density areas, and for people in vulnerable situations, has often been presented as a gentle utopia, disconnected from the industrial and economic ambitions of the sector’s major stakeholders. The Community of Interest takes the opposite approach, questioning the purpose and role of autonomous driving technology. It works to ensure that this new technology is part of a broader vision of progress—one that serves the greatest number of people, not just a privileged few.
Based on this insight, the Movin’On Community of Interest on autonomous vehicles developed a body of work exploring the potential contribution of autonomous vehicles to more sustainable and inclusive mobility in rural and peri-urban areas. It focuses on a specific model: a shared autonomous shuttle that could help open up these areas, accelerate the ecological transition and make mobility easier for economically and socially vulnerable populations, in particular by improving access to employment.
The Community’s work is guided by three principles:
Moving beyond a purely technological perspective,
Exploring the potential uses of autonomous mobility,
Taking an ecosystem approach.
The Community now brings together 12 major companies: beti, BNP Paribas Cardif, Forvia, Kantar, Macif, Maif, Michelin, Microsoft, Navya, Orange, Vinci and SNCF.
Its work also draws on the expertise of an Advisory Council made up of researchers (Sylvain Lenfle – CNAM), subject-matter experts (Yann Arnaud – Macif, Alexis Offergeld – Movin’On, Patrick Pélata – Méta Strategy Consulting) and political stakeholders (Damien Adam – REN member of the French National Assembly for Seine-Maritime, Frédéric Cuillerier – mayor of Saint-Ay (Loiret) and chair of the AMF’s Transport, Mobility and Roads Commission).
Through its various activities, the Community also brings together a broader network of researchers, experts and practitioners, as well as representatives of civil society organisations and public authorities who are interested in and working on autonomous mobility.
