BENTELER Acquires ioki: A New Era in Autonomous Mobility

BENTELER Group has acquired ioki GmbH from Deutsche Bahn AG, creating Europe's first full-service provider for autonomous mobility. The collaboration involves HOLON, ioki, and Benteler Mobility, offering a comprehensive solution for autonomous vehicles, software, and operations. This integrated approach simplifies the deployment of autonomous fleets for cities and transport operators, opening new growth opportunities for the companies involved.

HOLON produces autonomous shuttles, while ioki contributes platform and routing technology. Benteler Mobility provides operational services to facilitate the roll-out of autonomous vehicles. The acquisition promises cost reduction and simplified mobility services for municipalities and operators, utilizing data-driven insights for enhancing public transport systems.

ioki, founded in 2018, has been instrumental in integrating autonomous vehicles into public transport. With over 200 transport services, it marks a new phase of growth as part of the BENTELER Group, targeting international markets with its technology. The agreement remains confidential, with transaction closure expected soon.