Learn in the textbookIoT in Automobiles and Mobility
DefinitionMaaS (Mobility as a Service) is the idea of combining multiple means of transport, such as trains, buses and taxis, so they can be used as a single service (サービス).
ExplanationFrom a single app or similar, users can look up a route from start to destination and complete booking and payment without handling each mode of transport separately. The underlying idea is to use travel as a service when you need it, instead of owning a car in order to get around.
AnalogyLike a travel agency that arranges the train, hotel and shuttle bus in one booking, everyday trips with transfers get arranged in a single step.
Memory hookThe name takes SaaS (Software as a Service) and swaps Software for Mobility.