FlexiSHARE

Project overview

Reducing mobility poverty in CE peripheral areas

In many peripheral areas, elderly, disabled and low-income residents face poor public transport with fixed routes that do not fit their needs. FlexiSHARE aims to offer flexible, affordable alternatives to such mobility poverty. Using the shared Flexiride model, partners from four countries co-design demand-responsive transport with residents, adjust routes and timetables based on data and test pilots in different contexts. Joint guidelines and business cases support long-term, scalable rural mobility services.

0,64m €

Project Budget

80%

of the Budget is funded by ERDF

Layer 1

4

Countries

4

Regions

4

Partners

1

Pilots

Duration

Start date

End date

Project progress

37%

Project partnership

Project partners

Slovenija (SI)

Lead partner

Municipality of Selnica ob Dravi

Address
Slovenski trg 4
2352 Selnica ob Dravi
Country
Slovenia (SI)
Web
www.selnica.si

Project partner

Address
Hlavná 38/2
09101 Stropkov
Country
Slovakia (SK)
Web
www.stropkov.sk
Total partner budget
104,160 €
Address
Wolności 37
78-650 Mirosławiec
Country
Poland (PL)
Web
www.miroslawiec.pl
Total partner budget
107,520 €
Transport and Spatial Planning Institute
Address
Altonaer Straße 25
99085 Erfurt
Country
Germany (DE)
Web
https://ivr.fh-erfurt.de
Total partner budget
171,360 €

Roadmap

1

Understanding mobility challenges

Partners identify common transport challenges affecting rural and peripheral communities in Slovenia, Slovakia and Poland. The project focuses on improving mobility for older people, persons with disabilities, children and other vulnerable groups.

2

Launching the partnership

The FlexiSHARE project officially starts with the Kick-off Meeting in Selnica ob Dravi. Partners establish cooperation, agree on project management and communication activities, and define the first implementation steps.

3

Engaging stakeholders

Partners work with municipalities, transport providers, schools, community organisations and residents to better understand local mobility needs and gather input for the FlexiRide pilots.

4

Learning from good practices

Partners exchange experiences during project meetings and study visits, including learning from the KOMBUS-flexi service and other examples of demand-responsive transport.

5

Preparing Pilot Implementation

Partners prepare the operational framework for the FlexiRide pilots, including booking procedures, service organisation and monitoring methods.

6

Testing Innovative Mobility Services

FlexiRide pilot services improve accessibility and provide more flexible transport options for rural communities in Slovenia, Slovakia and Poland.

7

Building Long-Term Impact

The project evaluates pilot services, shares lessons learned and develops practical recommendations to help other rural and peripheral regions introduce flexible, demand-responsive transport solutions.

Events

Pilot actions

Outputs

FlexiSHARE Jointly Developed Transnational Mobility Action Plan on DRT Integration

The FlexiSHARE Transnational Mobility Action Plan will provide a common framework for integrating demand-responsive transport (DRT) solutions into local mobility system in rural and peripheral areas. Developed jointly by project partners, the Action Plan will bring together good practices, lessons learned and experiencess from the FlexiRide pilot activities. It will define shared principles and provide practical guidance for designing and implementing flexible, accessible and inclusive transport services. The Action Plan will support local and regional authorities in addressing mobility poverty and improving transport accessibility for vulnerable groups.
Type of output: Strategies and action plans
In development

FlexiRide Pilot Action Jointly Designed, Implemented and Tested in Partner Areas

The FlexiRide pilot action will test flexible demand-responsive transport (DRT) services in three partner municipalities: Selnica ob Dravi (Slovenia), Stropkov (Slovakia) and Mirosławiec (Poland). The pilot services will be jointly designed, implemented and evaluated by project partners, taking into account the specific mobility needs of local communities. Through flexible routes, adapted schedules and community involement, the pilots will explore innovative ways to improve access to essential services and reduce transport poverty in rural and peripheral areas. The experiences gained will help identify effective and sustainable mobility solutions that can be adapted to other regions.
Type of output: Solutions
In development

Jointly Developed FlexiRide DRT Solutions for Routing, Service Hours and Multi-stop Optimisation

The FlexiSHARE project will develop and test innovative DRT solutions tailored to the needs of residents in rural and peripheral areas. The solutions will focus on flexible route planning, demand-based service hours and multi-stop optimisation to provide more efficient and accessible shared transport services. Based on the experiences gained during the FlexiRide pilot activities, project partners will develop practical guidance and share lessons learned to support the implementation of similar mobility solutions in other communities. The aim is to improve transport accessibility, particularly for people facing mobility barriers.
Type of output: Solutions
In development

FlexiSHARE Roll-Out and Expansion Strategy for Replication and Uptake

The FlexiSHARE Roll-Out and Expansion Strategy will provide guidance for the long-term implementation, replication and expansion of the FlexiRide DRT model. Building on the results and experiences of the pilot activities, project partners will develop recommendations for adapting flexible mobility solutions to different local and regional contexts. The strategy will adress key aspects such as governance, financing, stakeholder cooperation and the sustainability of transport services. Its main objective is to support the wider adoption of inclusive and flexible mobility solutions, helping other rural and peripheral communities reduce mobility poverty and improve access to essential services.
Type of output: Strategies and action plans
In development

Project documents

e-Newsletters

First FlexiSHARE e-Newsletter – June 2026 The first edition of the FlexiSHARE Newsletter presents the official launch of the project and highlights the key outcomes of the Kick-off Meeting held in Selnica ob Dravi, Slovenia. The newsletter introduces the project partners, presents local mobility challenges in Slovenia, Slovakia and Poland, and outlines the joint mission to reduce mobility poverty through innovative and inclusive transport solutions.

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Project Contacts

Project Manager

Suzana Prajnc
Phone: +386 2 673 02 08

Finance Manager

Simona Grušovnik
Phone: +386 2 673 02 05

Communication Manager

Špela Stepišnik
Phone: +386 2 673 02 03