RURAL MOBILITY

Public transport in rural areas has to deal with structural difficulties such as low population density, high motorisation of the population and an ageing rural society. But rural areas are also characterised by vibrant community life, strong voluntary engagement and cooperation. Local voluntary organisations in many European countries, including Germany, have started to run community transport services in villages and communities. The number and types of services are growing steadily. This is where the RAMSES project comes in. Community transport services, such as citizens' buses or "bottom-up car sharing", rely largely on direct contacts, personal acquaintances and trust. These are often organised on a paper basis. Limited budgets do not allow for an IT infrastructure. Building on this first generation of the "sharing economy", RAMSES aims to develop an easy-to-use IT application that helps providers to achieve the optimal result from local engagement. RAMSES strengthens rural..

Registration numbers: HRB 96110 (W), VR 22173 B (W)

VAT numbers: DE814388945

Primary location: Berlin