When we live in coastal cities, it’s important to create a diversified means of transportation to relieve existing saturation of land vehicles. Crosser V1 is a concept amphibious mobility designed specifically to be implemented in coastal cities. It’s an alternative to time-consuming routes to get to your destination.
Crosser V1 is an autonomous mobility, it serves as on-demand service that transports passengers door-to-door according to their selected destination via digital app for smart devices. It is hoped that this new type of vehicle can increase the speed and flexibility of urban transport, reducing noise pollution yet giving the needs of each user.
One of main problems in large urban areas is congestion. This problem arises due to the negative effects of population growth, it’s the driving force behind the development of cities. Therefore, in dense populated areas, the demand for mobility might increase, this situation also puts pressure on already overburdened mobility system, reducing the interest in owning a private vehicle.
The future of mobility should consider to combine multiple ways to get from one location to another. The mobility system should meet user’s travel intention, interaction, habits, and lifestyle. These factors will be applied in conjuction with more sustainable practices and technologies.
Crosser V1 Amphibious Vehicle by Bernardo Pereira wants to support inland waterway transport that has become an important aspect of European network freight transport network. This network covers more than 37,000 kilometers of waterways and linking numerous urban centers and industrial regions. Inland waterway transport is known for its reliability, energy efficiency, and exploitation potential, it’s a great competitive substitute for road and rail transport.
As public transport, Crosser mobile app would allow users to request transportation services and make digital payment through their chosen account. From there, users can confirm the pickup and delivery location through a digital map display. The app checks for nearby available vehicles and sends a Crosser to user where they can confirm their identity by placing their mobile device near the NFC display. Crosser V1 can accommodate up to four people, inside there’s a screen display that informs passengers about their route, weather, or warnings.
