Once a signifier of luxury or novelty, custom products and services are now within reach of the everyday consumer, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence, algorithm-led platforms, and the COVID-era digitisation boom. Today, everyone wants to be the main character of their brand experience.

As climate concerns intensify, cycling is being touted as a central part of transport networks for the future. But research suggests that the majority of people perceive it as too dangerous in their area, highlighting the need for infrastructural change to encourage greener modes of travel.

Traditional city playmats for kids lack green spaces, promoting car-centric views of urban areas from an early age. Tackling this, a new generation of children has reimagined the old-school playmat with Bolt to promote healthier city living with greenery, public transit, and bikes.

Is car ownership a thing of the past? Are driverless cars the future of shared mobility? How will extreme weather impact public transport? In this chapter of Expert Outlook 2025, we speak to three experts about how technological, social, and environmental shifts are set to impact travel next year.

Not only are public transport systems worldwide under pressure but people's needs and lifestyles are also changing rapidly. As transport infrastructure can be slow moving, users do not always feel supported. Seeking a way to move around that suits them, many are looking for shortcuts to the system.