Top Mobility Startups in 2026

Culdesac Tempe — the first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in the U.S. — will be home to over 1,000 people. We’ve pulled out the parking lots to make room for acres of greenspace, friendly courtyards, and shops right at your doorstep. We’re bringing together services like ridesharing, bikes, scooters, and same-day grocery delivery, so zero private cars means zero hassle. Plus, an on-site light rail stop makes it a breeze to get downtown for work.

Metropolis develops advanced computer vision and machine learning technology that make mobile commerce remarkable. Our platform is already deployed in hundreds of mobility facilities and industries with billions in opportunity. We’re building the digital pipes through which the future of mobile commerce will move.

Jawnt connects people to their cities by making transportation available to everyone. We do this today by helping organizations distribute transportation passes and information to their members. Our innovative transportation technology powers everything from an enterprise company’s commuter benefits program to universal mobility programs for low-income residents. Jawnt is supported by world-class investors and notable angels including Crossbeam Ventures; Mucker Capital; Triple Impact Capital; Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code; and more.

Vend is a SaaS payments company leveraging AI and automation to elevate parking into a first-class mobility vertical

We’re RentCheck, a venture-backed, New Orleans, LA startup on a mission to make renting fair and transparent. We build software that serves Renters, Landlords, and Property Managers by providing an easy to use experience for documenting rental properties and by becoming the trusted third-party for security deposit administration. We are an early stage company looking to transform the $100 billion residential real estate industry. We’re a passionate, close-knit team on a mission to make renting fair and transparent for all involved.

REGENT is building the seaglider: the first electric flying machine that will transport commercial passengers. By staying within a wingspan of the water, we unlock the ability to fly twice as far as an electric aircraft, and certification by maritime authorities which will let us fly first passengers by 2025. Airlines and ferry companies are getting in line to buy seagliders because they're half as expensive as short-haul aircraft, and six times faster than ferries. For more information, visit us at regentcraft.com!

Eon is a visionary tech startup revolutionizing the way we utilize and think about vehicles. We're connecting people with hyperconnected idle cars, transforming every personal vehicle into an Eon car. Our mission? To reduce carbon emissions, decrease car ownership, and make mobility more accessible and affordable for everyone. Join us at Eon as we drive the future of sustainable mobility and make a significant, tangible impact on the environment and society. Let's transform the way we move, together.

SWTCH is solving the challenges of decarbonizing transportation in our cities through smart, connected, electrified transportation. Climate change is one of the major challenges of our lifetime, we believe that electrification of transportation will play a key role in fighting climate change. We’ve grown from an idea to a commercialized product, received national media coverage, captured over $3M in revenue, raised over $5M in funding, and demonstrated our technology in hundreds of projects across North America. Our SWTCH team is lean, motivated, and driven by our mission to realizing a clean energy future. If you think you meet the qualifications we are seeking, take a chance and express your interest here.

Swiftly develops enterprise software to help transit agencies and cities improve urban mobility. Built by transportation experts for transportation professionals, the Swiftly platform harnesses billions of data points and sophisticated algorithms to improve transit system performance, service reliability, and real-time passenger information. Over 50 cities from coast to coast use Swiftly’s technology platform, improving transportation services for millions of riders each day. Swiftly is backed by leading mobility investors, including Ford Smart Mobility, Samsung NEXT, Via ID, and RATP Dev.

We wholeheartedly embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer, and more equitable for all. Our industry and company are undergoing a once-in-a-lifetime technological transformation, which is reshaping our approach to technology and innovation. We are expanding our horizons through new technology platforms and driving innovations that deliver exceptional value to our customers. But our aspirations go beyond technology and innovation. We strive to become the most inclusive company in the world. We firmly believe that each of us has the power to drive meaningful change through our words, actions, and culture. At General Motors, we foster a culture where all ideas are taken into consideration, and where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential. Our foundation is built on respect, integrity, accountability, and equality. Our diverse workforce brings their collective passion for engineering, technology, and design to help us deliver on our ambitious future. While we are proud of our achievements thus far, we acknowledge that there is still more work to be done. Together, we can create a better future for everyone. Our diverse workforce of 164,000 employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to help us deliver on this ambitious future. While we are proud of our achievements so far there is more work to be done. Together, for everyone. Join us today: careers.gm.com.