Rome is known for its iconic architecture, history and art. The Italian capital has a population of 2.4 million people and an estimated GDP per capita of US$46,100. Today, the city's key industries include banking, high-technology and research, while relying significantly on tourist trade.
The city's abundant cultural heritage draws millions of visitors every year, impacting urban mobility. However the city has prioritized efforts to green and improve mobility systems. This means increased frequency and new assets such as e-buses, trams and trolleybuses. Roma Servisi per la Mobilità is also looking to diversify their fleet with hydrogen buses. Additional measures include electric cars, bikes and e-kick scooters via participation in USER-CHI project.
Where the city has an opportunity to improve is in its attractiveness to investors and business. Rome falls behind its European capital peers in smart city initiatives, AI readiness and startup ecosystem. Investing in these areas through education, policy and research will help make the city more future-ready and primed to capture opportunities emerging in the age of AI.
