Smart Transportation Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product Type (Advanced Traveller Information Systems, Advanced Transportation Management Systems, Advanced Transportation Pricing Systems), By Transportation Mode (Roadways, Railway, Airway, Maritime), By Solution (Smart Ticketing, Traffic and Freight Management, PIS) and By Region(North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, LATAM) Forecasts, 2023-2031

Market Overview

The global smart transportation market size was valued at USD 112.1 billion in 2022. It is projected to reach USD 310.86 billion by 2031, growing with a CAGR of 12% during the forecast period (2023–2031).

Smart transportation refers to the management strategies and integrated application of modern technologies in transportation systems to enable users to make ‘smarter’ use of transport networks. Globally, smart cities are taking the help of this technology to develop seamless and connected transportation systems. The United States has initiated the United Smart Cities program to develop and scale up the concept. In China, over 500 cities began their transition to smart cities in 2017.

Rapid urbanization is one of the major factors driving the growth of the smart transportation market during the forecast period. Urban density has been steadily increasing around the globe, which has been translating to an increase in the global vehicle park. For instance, as per the estimation of the World Health Organization (WHO), the global urban population is expected to grow approximately 1.84% per year between 2015 and 2020 and 1.63% per year between 2020 and 2025. In addition, increasing demand for efficient transportation networks worldwide is also boosting the growth of the smart transportation market. Smart transportation systems utilize advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence to manage and coordinate transportation systems efficiently. Therefore, increasing demand for efficient transportation systems is slated to fuel the growth of the smart transportation market in the coming years. The growth of the logistics and transportation sector for the movement of large goods in several developing economies across the globe is also projected to have a positive influence on the smart transportation market in the coming years. The smart transportation market is expected to create significant opportunities for system integrators, independent software vendors (ISVs), service providers, and other solution providers by automating roadways, railways, and airways and reshaping the way cargo is tracked and delivered.

Market Dynamics

What are the primary factors driving the market for smart transportation?

Technological Advancements

By removing bottlenecks and choke points that regularly snarl urban traffic, AI traffic management is set to transform urban transportation completely. This will assist in lowering emissions while also reducing traffic and travel time. Real-time data from many forms of transportation, such as vehicles, buses, and trains, is analyzed with the use of AI in road traffic management. The AI examines this data for trends that might point to security vulnerabilities. After gathering this data, recommendations are made for how to lessen these hazards and cut down on the frequency of accidents. AI can create traffic management systems using predictive algorithms to increase traffic flow using real-time video feeds, sensors, and even Google Maps.

Increasing Traffic Accidents

Over the past few decades, traffic accidents have grown to be a significant issue for governments, researchers, and automobile manufacturers. Intelligent transportation systems present a number of life-saving opportunities. Governments, communities, and business leaders across the world are investing in methods to make cars and roads safer. Both in-car and infrastructure-based safety systems can contribute to preventing collisions, while real-time data sharing, automatic crash notification, and emergency vehicle pre-emption at junctions all contribute to accelerating the recovery process following an accident.

Regional Analysis

By geography, the smart transportation market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA.

North America is expected to hold the largest market share in the smart transportation market, owing to the rapid deployment of smart transportation solutions. Nations in the area are working to change their infrastructure for traffic management to lessen traffic congestion. Additionally, telematics services' expanding use in automobiles has a significant impact on security and safety. Widespread use of telematics tracking systems allows for remote activation of automobiles via radio frequency identification (RFID). These services promote driver safety, enhance driving behavior, lower costs, and lower fuel usage. Numerous traffic congestion issues are being caused by the increased number of cars on the road as a result of the rapid industrial expansion and expanding urban populations. As a result, there will likely be a major negative influence on the growth of the market for intelligent traffic management systems due to high carbon dioxide emission levels and safety concerns for urban planners. Furthermore, mitigation has been given significant attention by a number of regional organizations responsible for urban infrastructure construction and administration. They might be crucial in addressing all of these issues and finding answers, as well as in promoting market expansion. The two major countries in this region, i.e., the U.S. and Canada, are technologically advanced and continue to grow their technological capabilities, which further provides impetus to market growth.

Europe is projected to grow at a significant rate in the transportation market due to the various smart city projects undertaken by governments in countries such as the UK, Germany, and France. Furthermore, the growing adoption of advanced smart transportation systems and the presence of several key market players in this region are slated to drive market growth in the coming years. Cities like Hamburg and Lisbon are creating dynamic traffic management plans that integrate cycling and public transportation into the city's infrastructure with the assistance of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Simple solutions like intelligent parking and off-peak delivery methods are already assisting Hamburg in streamlining its traffic issues and adding green zones to its infrastructure.

The Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow at the highest rate due to the smart city and smart infrastructure projects underway in this region. Japan, China, South Korea, and India are the major growth engines in the region. For instance, in 2015, the Government of India launched the "100 Smart Cities Mission". In addition to this, key markets in the Asia Pacific have already implemented smart transportation projects. For instance, Smart City Blueprint for Hong Kong (Blueprint), released in December 2017 by the Government, has four major strategies to deploy smart transportation projects: intelligent traffic system and traffic management, public transport interchange/bus stops and parking, smart airport initiative, and environment-friendly transport system.

The LAMEA region is projected to grow at a healthy growth rate in the smart transportation market as the ICT sector in the Middle East, and Africa is gearing up for heavy digital growth over the next few years with advanced transportation developments, such as driverless Dubai Metro, automated Salik tolls and taxis with Wi-Fi. Driverless transport, in particular, is pegged to become commonplace in Dubai, which is further driving the growth of the market in the LAMEA region.

Segmental Analysis

The smart transportation market has been segmented on the basis of product type, solution, transportation mode, and geography.

On the basis of product type, the smart transportation market has been segmented into, advanced transportation management systems, advanced traveler information systems, and advanced transportation pricing systems.

The advanced traveler information system makes use of advanced computer, communication, and information technology to give users of a system crucial information about traffic laws, route and location guidance, dangerous situations and safety advisories, and warning messages.

By transportation mode, the market has been segmented into roadways, railways, airways, and maritime.

Increased traffic volumes caused by more automobiles have highlighted the urgent need for a smarter transportation system for the roads. Road smart transportation system's satellite navigation is used to determine routes when directions are required. Additionally, it makes use of traffic signal control systems that have been created to respond to their environment and change according to traffic circumstances. Roadway-based smart transportation is advancing as new technologies are developed daily.

On the basis of the solution, the smart transportation market has been segmented into smart ticketing, traffic and freight management, and PIS.

Municipalities can use Smart Traffic Management Systems to quickly and affordably improve safety and traffic flow on city streets by integrating them into their traffic cabinets and junctions. Automatic number plate recognition systems are used in traffic control systems to collect information about how cars move and flow across the road. These specifics can be used to identify issue areas and guide incident management decisions. In the event that proof is required in legal proceedings or criminal investigations, the image of the vehicle and its driver may be saved and retrieved.

Impact of covid-19

The pandemic led to a temporary lockdown of the nations, which on a wide scale hindered the verticals of businesses and the industry. The automobile industry, which primarily involves outdoor jobs, has been poorly exposed to the challenges that have contributed to a dramatic decrease in car sales. Furthermore, the instability of the supply chain market mainly due to the closing of national and foreign borders and the adherence to the decision not to use Chinese produced products hampered the growth of the market. However, the considerable spike seen in the sale of the automotive vehicle to limit the usage of public and crowded places may positively affect the growth of the market in the upcoming years.

Recent Developments

• November 2022- A driverless, carbon-free horizontal transportation system known as "vehicle-cloud synergy" has been developed in cooperation between Huawei and Tianjin Port. At the terminal of Section C in the Beijiang Port Area of Tianjin Port, Huawei constructed an intelligent horizontal transport system. The project has reached Level 4 autonomous driving, allowing a fleet of Intelligent Guided Vehicles to work effectively together. Huawei deployed cloud-based centralized dispatching to boost port-wide efficiency.
• June 2022- Atlantia, an Italian infrastructure company, has agreed to pay USD 1.1 billion to acquire Siemens' Yunex Traffic subsidiary in order to increase its advanced transportation offerings. Combined with the company's current assets, the German company acquisition would result in cost savings and new commercial potential.