Dromos has developed a high-volume public transport system with its own dedicated infrastructure that designed to transform high-density urban transportation. It’s a service that is highly convenient for passengers and both cost- and space-efficient for cities.

Dromos is focused on developing the next level of urban mobility. It was founded by Dr. Antje Völker and Dr. Martin Dürr who each have over 25 years of experience in the transportation industry. They were familiar with the pressures and limitations around transportation in an urban environment, and in particular they wanted to devise a solution that reduced traffic congestion and overcrowding from passengers of buses and subways. They were also aware that one of the key drawbacks for cities is the cost of transportation systems, which tend to run into the billions annually. Dromos reduces the need for this by developing a solution that provides high performance public transport without the need for subsidies.

Antje Völker explains:

We’ve seen great strides made in industrial supply chains. They’ve been optimised with new technology and digitalisation. However, these innovations haven’t extended to public transportation, in fact, we’re still using the same technology that was invented in the 19th Century. Dromos seeks to change that. We want to create a transport system that’s convenient, reliable and avoids overcrowding.”

What makes Dromos special?

They operate on dedicated infrastructure, similar to high-capacity bike lanes. The Dromos vehicles are small-scale and electric with a dual purpose; to transport passengers, and to be used as freight vehicles. The design of the car also has some key benefits, namely that it’s private; seating up to 4 people per car, it’s on demand and it’s highly accessible. As for the infrastructure, it will have a positive impact on the surrounding environment because it’s climate neutral, silent, and congestion free.  

Beyond the infrastructure, Dromos have developed a Traffic Flow Management system using artificial intelligence algorithms that enable them to implement a level of customer service that is unparalleled, for a fraction of the cost. It allocates vehicles by forecasting the demand at, and between specific stations. This takes into account peak traffic times, weather and location-specific traffic flows, such as events in the area. From there, Dromos can allocate vehicles in advance to ensure wait times are nearly nonexistent. The Dromos team estimates that their solution is so efficient it will be able to transport approximately 20,000 people per hour, which is equivalent to a subway system. 

Dromos doesn’t just provide incredible efficiency for end-users, it also offers a real business advantage. The costs to build Dromos’ solution is 50% less than legacy systems and it reduces at least half of carbon emissionsduring operations. It’s also quick to implement. The Dromos team projects that their technology can be up and running in a third of the time of alternative solutions.