Transportation has evolved significantly since the introduction of technology.
Many industries have benefited enormously from innovations that have changed the way we move goods from point A to point B.
In 2018, 82% of travel bookings is produced online through mobile apps, web apps and web pages. In previous years, people had to book travel tickets in person in advance to avoid disappointment.
According to a 2019 report by the European Environment Agency, 71.7% of CO2 emissions come from diesel and petrol vehicles, which are the main components of road transport.
Electric vehicles, on the other hand, produce zero amounts of carbon dioxide during vehicle use, but a large amount of carbon dioxide is emitted during the production and manufacture of batteries.Even so, they still help reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the environment more than 20%.
Nigerian startups Lauraa GPS directions web page that provides public transport users with directions to their destination, showing the journey duration, the transport options available in different areas, and the rates/fare they incur.
road mapping applications such as Google Map Provide road users with data on alternative routes to wade through water and avoid traffic and reduce travel time.
Ride-hailing apps like Mellowcab, a South African electric mini-taxi startup, have all but replaced traditional taxis on the street.
All of these are technical products in the transportation business. One issue facing the transportation sector, however, is complexity.
Many shipping startups started out with simplicity as a selling point, but in the process of updating, added features that made it difficult for non-tech-savvy consumers to complete their user journey.
Transportation Technology Innovation
Taxi rental services, electric cars, and electric trains are technological innovations that we interact with almost every day, and let’s talk about other technological innovations that we may not have heard of or exposed to.
Aerial drone delivery technology
Drones were first developed by the military in the 12th century to carry out targets and tasks that were too dirty for humans. In the 1920s, they were used on long-range flying target aircraft to practice firing the guns of battleships.
The use of drones in retail stores is a trend that has eased slightly during the covid-19 pandemic as people find innovative ways to transport goods and ban face-to-face movement.
Today, companies such as Amazon and African e-commerce company Jumia are examining its possibilities and the logistics solutions they offer.
ziplineA drone delivery company operating in the African countries of Ghana, Rwanda and Nigeria (soon), is the first to do drone deliveries in Africa.
However, one thing we’ve seen happening with digital is that it doesn’t require a lot of manpower to operate.
Like how fintech companies are gradually getting bankers to work from their desks, the possibility of drone deliveries could also lead to job switching or the complete loss of jobs of the individuals who typically perform these deliveries.
self-driving car
A self-driving car is a self-driving car that can complete transportation from point A to point B in self-driving mode. The cornerstone behind this innovation is the rising rate of road accidents caused by human factors.
Google’s WaymoCadillac’s Supercruise, and Ford’s Bluecruise are examples of vehicles that offer self-driving capabilities.
different countries like United States, Germany, China, Japan, Canada, Australia, South Korea, France, Spain, and The Russian Federationwith the active use of autonomous vehicles on the road, manufacturing companies prioritize different needs: entertainment, safety, comfort, health, safety, and interior.
However, the use of self-driving cars in African countries appears to be far off. This may be due to differences in road signs, road obstacles such as road bumps, road intersections, etc. This is unique to African roads.
Transportation technology continues to provide different benefits to its multiple users.
This includes increasing the visibility of small businesses, increasing the dispersion rate of goods, and reducing dispersion costs for large business owners.
For the average road user, comfort, safety and security, etc. Almost everyone benefits from transportation technology innovations.