How cities will move in 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for urban mobility. In the Arrive Urban Mobility Compass 2026, our experts share what they believe is coming next – and how cities can get ready for the shifts ahead.

A few words from our CEO
In 2025, an exciting new chapter began as some of the world’s leading mobility companies came together as Arrive. Our combined expertise gives us a unique understanding of how mobility is shaped and changing, putting us in a strong position to forecast what’s coming next.
That’s why we’re sharing our outlook for 2026, guided by experts across our global organization who live and breathe mobility and use their industry knowledge to anticipate the trends, opportunities, and challenges that will transform the way cities move.
From the evolution of the Open Market to advances in parking, transport, data, payments, automotive, AI, and cybersecurity, these insights show what will shape the next era of urban mobility. And as these changes gain momentum, we’re ready to harness them, using smarter, integrated solutions to help cities and operators create systems that are inclusive, efficient, and built to last. So we’re not just imagining the future, we’re leading it.
Together, we make cities more livable.
Cameron Clayton, CEO at Arrive

What Arrive’s experts see coming in 2026
Explore the insights below to see how our experts think urban mobility will develop in 2026 and what it means for cities, operators, and people.

Parking
Discover how parking will accelerate toward greater integration

Payments
See how payments will power more connected journeys

Open Market
Explore how the Open Market will drive choice and competition

Data & insights
Understand how insights will steer smarter city decisions

Transport
Learn how digital ticketing will unlock multimodal travel

Automotive & data
Examine how unified technology will advance the in-car experience

AI
Uncover how AI will fuel more intelligent mobility

Cybersecurity
Find out how cybersecurity will support safer urban movement
Download the Arrive Urban Mobility Compass
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