Virtualization - mobility becomes an experience (Scenario 4):

Digitalization is leading to major changes in the economy, society and mobility. In addition, the relevance of climate and environmental protection is increasing. As a result, increasing de-industrialization is shaping the economic structure, while work processes are increasingly being transferred to virtual networks. The choice of residence is thereby less and less tied to the existence of local employers. The countryside is being rediscovered by young and old alike as a favorable place to live with a high quality of life. Villages and municipalities in particular benefit here. Digitalization is being deliberately used to massively reduce everyday mobility. Work and school are becoming virtual, and digital services are taking over shopping, visits to the doctor or visits to the authorities. Sustainable thinking reinforces this effect, so that mobility becomes an experience. The low amount of mobility makes it difficult to provide economical public mobility in the area. At the same time, it makes the purchase of private vehicles seem less reasonable. As a result, sharing solutions for diverse and green individual mobility are gaining massive importance with the support of policymakers.