MobiDataLab · Project

Ready-to-Use Cloud Platform for Sharing and Protecting Mobility Data Across Europe

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Imagine every city, bus company, and ride-sharing app has valuable travel data — but none of them can easily share it with each other. MobiDataLab built a cloud-based toolbox that lets all these players plug in their data, find other people's data, and combine them — while keeping private information safe. Think of it like a shared kitchen where everyone brings ingredients, follows the same recipes, and the result is better transport for everyone. They tested the whole thing with real cities and companies through hands-on workshops called Living Labs.

By the numbers

consortium partners across Europe

countries represented in the consortium

total project deliverables produced

demonstration prototypes delivered

57%

industry partners in the consortium

EUR 2,995,555

EU contribution funding the development

SMEs in the consortium

The business problem

What needed solving

Cities and transport companies sit on mountains of valuable mobility data — schedules, routes, traffic patterns, passenger flows — but sharing it is a nightmare. Different formats, privacy concerns, no common platform, and no incentive to open up. The result: duplicated effort, poor passenger apps, and missed opportunities for smarter urban transport.

The solution

What was built

MobiDataLab built a complete cloud-based data sharing platform with 9 working prototypes: Data Access services with standardized interfaces, a Reference Data Catalogue of open transport datasets, Data Enrichment Processors for semantic and geographic data improvement, Data Protection tools with anonymization modules, and a Virtual Lab for collaborative testing — all iterated to v2 based on Living Lab feedback.

Audience

Who needs this

Transport authorities building MaaS (Mobility-as-a-Service) platformsCity governments integrating multi-modal transport data for urban planningLogistics companies needing standardized access to road and traffic dataMobility app developers looking for open transport data sourcesData platform companies building transport data marketplaces

Business applications

Who can put this to work

Public Transport & Mobility-as-a-Service

enterprise

Target: Transport authorities and MaaS operators

If you are a transport authority or MaaS operator struggling to combine data from buses, bikes, scooters, and trains into one passenger-facing app — this project built a cloud-based Data Access service with standardized interfaces and a Reference Data Catalogue covering open transport datasets. Both were tested in Living Labs with real transport players across 9 European countries and iterated to v2 based on feedback.

Smart City & Urban Planning

any

Target: City governments and urban mobility consultancies

If you are a city government trying to plan new routes or reduce congestion but your traffic, parking, and public transit data sit in incompatible systems — MobiDataLab developed Data Enrichment Processors that semantically and geographically enrich raw datasets, plus data protection tools that anonymize sensitive information. The platform was co-developed with supporting cities, regions, and clusters across 9 countries.

Logistics & Fleet Management

mid-size

Target: Logistics companies and freight data platforms

If you are a logistics company that needs to access real-time road, traffic, or weather data from multiple sources but worries about GDPR compliance — this project delivered Data Protection tools with anonymization modules tested in two iterations through Living Labs. The open-source Virtual Lab lets you test data integrations before going live, reducing risk and development costs.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What would it cost to use MobiDataLab's tools?

The project was built on open data and open source principles, meaning the tools and data catalogue are designed for community uptake without licensing fees. The EUR 2,995,555 EU-funded development means the R&D cost is already covered. Integration and customization costs would depend on your existing infrastructure.

Can this scale to handle city-wide or national transport data?

The platform was designed as a cloud-based service that federates access to data sharing resources across multiple cities and regions. It was tested with participants from 9 European countries through Living Lab instances. The v2 iterations specifically improved scalability based on real-world testing feedback.

Who owns the intellectual property and can I use the tools commercially?

MobiDataLab was built around open source principles and community independence. The consortium of 14 partners — coordinated by AKKODIS I&S SAS (France) — designed the tools for broad reuse and replicability. Specific licensing terms should be confirmed with the coordinator, but the project's stated philosophy favors open access.

Does this comply with European data privacy regulations?

Yes, data privacy was a core focus. The project built dedicated Data Protection tools with anonymization modules — delivered in two versions (v1 and v2) — specifically designed to handle sensitive mobility data. These were tested and refined through Living Lab feedback cycles.

How long would it take to integrate with our existing systems?

The Data Access services were built with documented interfaces and designed for usability. The Virtual Lab provides a testing environment where you can trial integrations before committing. Based on available project data, the platform uses standard APIs and cloud architecture, but exact integration timelines depend on your current data infrastructure.

Is this still actively maintained after the project ended in January 2024?

The project closed in January 2024. However, the tools were designed for sustainability and community adoption. The project website at mobidatalab.eu and the open-source repositories should indicate current maintenance status. AKKODIS I&S SAS as coordinator would be the primary contact for ongoing support.

What data formats and transport modes are covered?

The Reference Data Catalogue covers open transport datasets with corresponding metadata across multiple transport domains. The Data Enrichment Processors handle semantic and geographical data enrichment. Based on available project data, the platform was designed to be cross-thematic rather than limited to a single transport mode.

Consortium

Who built it

The MobiDataLab consortium is well-balanced for commercial adoption: 8 out of 14 partners come from industry (57%), with 4 SMEs adding agility alongside heavyweights like coordinator AKKODIS I&S SAS from France. The consortium spans 9 countries (Belgium, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, UK), giving it broad European market validation. With 3 universities and 2 research organizations providing scientific depth, plus EUR 2,995,555 in EU funding, this is a consortium that was designed to build practical, deployable tools rather than purely academic research.

AKKODIS I&S SASCoordinator · FR
UNIVERSITAT ROVIRA I VIRGILIparticipant · ES
AETHON ENGINEERING SINGLE MEMBER PCparticipant · EL
AKKODIS HIGH TECH SASthirdparty · FR
CONSORZIO INTERUNIVERSITARIO PER L'OTTIMIZZAZIONE E LA RICERCA OPERATIVAparticipant · IT
POLISparticipant · BE
CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE DELLE RICERCHEparticipant · IT
F6S NETWORK IRELAND LIMITEDparticipant · IE
F6S NETWORK LIMITEDthirdparty · UK
HERE GLOBAL B.V.participant · NL
KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVENparticipant · BE
UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI MODENA E REGGIO EMILIAthirdparty · IT

How to reach the team

AKKODIS I&S SAS (France) — a major IT services and engineering company. Contact through their corporate channels or the project website.

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Next steps

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