How AI-Driven Transport Will Reshape Mobility, Cities, and the Economy Faster Than You Think.

We are entering a new era of smart technology, and the way we move around cities is about to change completely. This change won’t take years—it will happen much faster than most people expect. At the center of this revolution is a key question: will autonomous driving be led by lidar-based systems that work only in fixed areas, or by vision-based systems that can work everywhere? The answer will shape the future of transport—and it’s becoming clear which system will win.

Pieter Arts, a sustainable energy investor and strategist, will explain why vision-based autonomy is ready to scale worldwide, and how cities will feel the effects almost overnight. He shows how entire mobility systems will be replaced, step by step, in each city—disrupting old business models like taxis, buses, and even car ownership.

This shift will have a major effect on parking. As robotaxis drive themselves, they won’t park on the street—they’ll go to special areas to charge, be cleaned, and wait for the next ride. These places—underground parking garages, airport lots, or city parking zones—will become active mobility hubs, not just storage spaces. Pieter will share how this change offers new opportunities for operators and cities to prepare and lead.