Mobilidade como serviço na região metropolitana de Curitiba: possibilidades e desafios

Abstract

The challenges of climate change and poor urban transport quality have led cities worldwide to rethink their mobility policies. In this context, Mobility as a Service (MaaS) has emerged as a concept that integrates different transportation modes, such as buses, trains, bicycles, and shared vehicles, into a single platform. Beyond technological innovation, MaaS offers an alternative to promote sustainable, intelligent, and inclusive urban mobility. This study aims to assess the conditions for implementing MaaS in the Curitiba Metropolitan Region, focusing on the Central Urban Core. The research is applied in nature, with a qualitative approach and an exploratory and descriptive design, and used methods including literature review, documentary analysis, and case study analysis based on official reports, statistical data, academic articles, and international experiences. Results indicate that the Central Urban Core presents favorable conditions for MaaS adoption, such as high urban density, widespread mobile internet coverage, established electronic ticketing systems, and high smartphone penetration. The young population shows a strong receptivity to digital solutions, while the significant presence of elderly residents highlights the need for inclusive platforms. However, challenges remain, including the predominance of private motorized transport, fragmented fare and data systems between Curitiba and surrounding municipalities, and the lack of regulatory frameworks to ensure interoperability, data security, and privacy. Comparisons with Helsinki, Vienna, and Pittsburgh demonstrate that successful MaaS implementation depends on the integration of technology, public-private governance, and incentive policies. It is concluded that the Central Urban Core has high potential for MaaS implementation, but its effective deployment requires overcoming technical, regulatory, and social barriers while ensuring inclusion, sustainability, and efficiency in the urban mobility system.