BENTELER Group has acquired ioki GmbH from Deutsche Bahn to create Europe’s first full-service provider for autonomous mobility. This strategic move integrates HOLON vehicles, ioki software, and BENTELER operational services into a single ecosystem for transit agencies and cities. The acquisition positions the group to simplify the rollout of autonomous fleets globally while maintaining vehicle-agnostic software solutions.
Highlights
- BENTELER Group acquires ioki, a leading European software provider, from Deutsche Bahn.
- The deal creates a unique ecosystem comprising HOLON (shuttles), ioki (routing software), and Benteler Mobility (operations).
- ioki brings a track record of 10 million passengers served across 200+ transport services.
- The integrated solution targets reduced costs and simplified deployment for municipalities and transport operators.
Strategic Integration of Hardware and Software
The BENTELER Group is merging manufacturing expertise with digital platform solutions to streamline autonomous transit. This synergy allows cities and transit agencies to access vehicles, routing technology, and fleet financing from a single source. By combining these pillars, the group aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable, software-defined mobility.
Operational Scale and Global Expansion
ioki will continue to develop its driver-based ridepooling solutions while expanding into international markets under BENTELER’s global footprint. Key features of the integrated offering include:
- Data-driven simulations to identify optimal autonomous deployment zones.
- Scalable software platforms compatible with HOLON and third-party vehicles.
- Financial and operational support for large-scale fleet management.
Vision for Sustainable Urban Mobility
The partnership focuses on making autonomous technology economically viable for public transport systems. By utilizing ioki’s analytics, operators can enhance existing public transport networks with autonomous shuttles like the HOLON urban. The transition remains flexible, supporting mixed fleets to ensure a smooth shift toward fully autonomous operations.
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