Andreas Knie

Andreas Knie is a prominent German transportation researcher and sociology professor based in Berlin, known for his advocacy for innovative urban mobility solutions. He gained recognition for developing the car-sharing program for Deutsche Bahn at the turn of the millennium and has been a vocal proponent of bicycle-friendly city planning, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Knie critiques the inefficiencies within public transportation and argues for greater entrepreneurial initiatives, such as the adoption of robotic taxis, to address the increasing congestion in cities and the reliance on personal vehicles in rural areas.