MOLIERE · Project

Blockchain-Powered Mobility Data Marketplace Using Galileo Satellite Positioning

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Imagine if every bus company, ride-sharing app, and scooter service in a city could easily share their route and location data in one place — like a Wikipedia for transport data. That's what MOLIERE built: an open marketplace where mobility data gets collected, shared, and traded using blockchain to keep it trustworthy, all powered by precise Galileo satellite positioning. The idea is that when everyone shares their data, cities can plan better routes and travelers can seamlessly switch between buses, bikes, and taxis in one trip.

By the numbers

consortium partners building and testing the platform

countries where mobility use cases were tested (BE, EE, ES, IT)

industry partners involved in development and testing

77%

industry ratio in the consortium

project deliverables produced

The business problem

What needed solving

Cities and transport providers today sit on mountains of mobility data — bus routes, ride-sharing trips, scooter locations — but it's all locked in separate systems that don't talk to each other. This fragmentation makes it nearly impossible to build seamless multi-modal transport apps or plan smarter urban mobility. Without a trusted way to share and verify this data, cities can't unlock the full potential of Mobility-as-a-Service.

The solution

What was built

MOLIERE built a Mobility Data Marketplace — an open data commons for public transport and new mobility data, secured by blockchain technology and powered by Galileo satellite geo-location. The platform was tested across concrete mobility use cases and evaluated through demonstrators, producing 12 deliverables including a full evaluation of results per use case.

Audience

Who needs this

Public transport authorities managing multi-operator networksMaaS platform developers integrating multiple transport modesSmart city departments planning urban mobility strategiesTransport data aggregators and analytics companiesRide-sharing and micro-mobility operators seeking data partnerships

Business applications

Who can put this to work

Public Transport & Transit Authorities

enterprise

Target: City transit operators and regional transport authorities

If you are a public transport authority struggling with fragmented data across bus, tram, and metro operators — MOLIERE developed an open data marketplace that lets you collect, share, and integrate mobility data from all providers in one place. The platform uses blockchain to ensure data integrity and Galileo positioning for accurate geo-location. With 13 consortium partners across 4 countries testing real use cases, this was built specifically for multi-modal transport coordination.

Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) Providers

SME

Target: MaaS platform operators and ride-sharing companies

If you are a MaaS provider trying to integrate multiple transport options into a single app but cannot get reliable data from different operators — MOLIERE built a Mobility Data Marketplace where transport data is openly available and blockchain-verified. The system was tested in concrete mobility scenarios focused on geo-location accuracy from Galileo satellites. This means your app can offer real-time, trustworthy multi-modal journey options without negotiating separate data deals with every provider.

Smart City & Urban Planning

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Target: Municipal governments and urban mobility consultancies

If you are a city planner or mobility consultant who needs reliable transport usage data to redesign routes and reduce congestion — MOLIERE created an open data commons described as the 'Wikipedia of public transport and new mobility data.' The platform was evaluated through demonstrator use cases with 10 industry partners involved. Instead of buying expensive proprietary datasets, you get access to shared, blockchain-secured mobility data with precise satellite positioning.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What would it cost to access or license this mobility data platform?

Pricing details are not available in the project data. The platform is described as an 'open data commons,' suggesting at least some data layers are freely accessible. For commercial licensing of the full Mobility Data Marketplace, you would need to contact the coordinator directly.

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

The platform was designed and tested for city-level and multi-city scenarios across 4 countries (Belgium, Estonia, Spain, Italy). With 13 partners including 10 industry players testing concrete use cases, the system was evaluated at demonstrator scale. Based on available project data, scaling to national level would require further validation.

Who owns the intellectual property and can I license this technology?

The project was coordinated by FACTUAL CONSULTING SL, a Spanish SME, with 13 consortium partners. As a publicly funded EU Innovation Action, IP is typically shared among partners. Licensing arrangements would need to be discussed with the consortium, starting with the coordinator.

Does this comply with EU data-sharing regulations like the European Mobility Data Space?

MOLIERE was built around open data principles and blockchain-based data integrity, aligning with EU data-sharing directions. The project used GALILEO positioning, which is the EU's own satellite system. Based on available project data, specific compliance certifications are not mentioned but the design philosophy matches current EU mobility data policies.

How mature is the technology — is it ready for deployment?

As an EU Innovation Action (IA), MOLIERE operated at higher technology readiness levels. The project produced 12 deliverables including an evaluation of demonstrators with results per use case. The project closed in November 2023, meaning the tested platform exists but may require integration work for production deployment.

How does this integrate with existing transit management systems?

The Mobility Data Marketplace was designed as an open data commons, suggesting standard APIs and data formats for integration. The consortium included 10 industry partners who tested the platform against real mobility scenarios. Based on available project data, specific integration protocols are detailed in the project's 12 deliverables.

Consortium

Who built it

This is a heavily industry-driven consortium with 10 out of 13 partners coming from the private sector (77% industry ratio), which is a strong signal for commercial intent. The coordinator is FACTUAL CONSULTING SL, a Spanish SME, meaning there's entrepreneurial motivation behind the project — not just academic interest. The consortium spans 4 countries (Belgium, Estonia, Spain, Italy), providing geographic diversity for testing mobility scenarios in different regulatory and transport environments. With only 1 university and 1 research organization, this project was clearly designed to build something deployable rather than publish papers. The 2 SMEs in the group suggest agile development capacity alongside larger industry players.

FACTUAL CONSULTING SLCoordinator · ES
FUNDACIO CENTRE D'INNOVACIO I TECNOLOGIA DE LA UPCparticipant · ES
UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE CATALUNYAparticipant · ES
SEAT SAparticipant · ES
OSBORNE CLARKEparticipant · BE

How to reach the team

FACTUAL CONSULTING SL is a Spanish SME that coordinated the project. Contact them through the project website or SciTransfer can facilitate an introduction.

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Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Want to explore how this blockchain-powered mobility data platform could work for your city or transport business? SciTransfer can connect you directly with the MOLIERE team and help evaluate fit for your specific use case.

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