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Feb 2023
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Nic Watson, Co-Founder of Udrive

Augustus Media
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Today We're joined by Nic Watson, Co-Founder of Udrive, Welcome to the Show.Topics Covered- Mobility Solutions for Better Cities in MENA- What are the drivers of this mobility shift?- The role and importance of technology in promoting sustainability/circular economy in urban areas- MENA and its readiness to move to the next stage in mobility (infrastructure, government policies, challenges)- On-demand mobility and contactless driving - Europe & US learnings | UAE market analysis and potential- The future of car sharing industry for the UAE & MENA region: insights on changing customer behaviour- How companies from different industries can benefit from a sharing & circular economy

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