What are the most pressing challenges facing transportation and the green transition in Europe today?

Jan-Christoph Oetjen (Member of the European Parliament): “The most important challenge in the transport sector, within the broader ecological transition of the entire transport system, is figuring out how to connect the different systems with one another.” [00:08] “For me, I think where we still have a lot to do is in how we promote multimodality, so that people can truly use all modes of transport and choose the most environmentally friendly options.” [00:20] “How can we connect public transport with, for example, the long‑distance rail system? How can we link micromobility to these systems? Because people want a convenient way to travel.” [00:40] “They think from their home to where they want to go; they don’t think from one city to another. I believe we need to create possibilities for convenient travel from A to B — wherever the passenger wants to go. We need a more consumer‑ or passenger‑centric approach.” [00:55] “What we need to do is make booking a trip across different modes of transport simple. On the one hand, we need competition in the market, because only with competition can we achieve good services.” [01:20] “With good services, you must also be able to combine them easily. This is why we need to open what we call multimodal mobility data services, so that with a single app on your phone, you can book the journey you want across different modes of transport, including the most sustainable ones.” [01:34] “If we manage to offer this possibility, travelling will become much easier for everyone.” [02:01]