GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Mobility Industry Statistics

Mobility industry invests heavily in reskilling to adopt future technologies.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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only 29% of current employees in the industry feel confident in their ability to operate autonomous vehicles, indicating a need for reskilling

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82% of employees in the industry believe that reskilling offers better career growth opportunities

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56% of fleet operators see a direct link between reskilling efforts and increased safety on the roads

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66% of mobility professionals value continuous learning programs to stay competitive

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78% of companies that adopted virtual training tools reported higher engagement levels during upskilling sessions

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60% of mobility sector employees believe that upskilling can help address job displacement risks caused by automation

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69% of employers say that reskilling initiatives have improved employee innovation and problem-solving abilities

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85% of professionals in the mobility industry agree that lifelong learning is essential for career advancement

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46% of companies that invested in reskilling programs have seen a reduction in safety incidents

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59% of employees engaged in upskilling reported increased job satisfaction

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78% of mobility companies reported increased investment in employee upskilling from 2020 to 2023

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65% of automotive firms plan to reskill their workforce to adapt to electric vehicle technologies by 2025

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by 2024, the mobility industry is expected to allocate over $1.2 billion annually toward workforce upskilling initiatives

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70% of companies report that upskilling has decreased operational costs related to workforce turnover

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60% of fleet management companies intend to reskill workers for autonomous vehicle technologies within the next two years

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43% of mobility organizations believe that integrating AI into their services requires significant employee retraining

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80% of mobility industry leaders consider upskilling essential for meeting future mobility demands

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45% of mobility startups prioritize reskilling existing staff before hiring new talent

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in 2023, 62% of transportation companies invested in virtual reality training for technical skill development

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75% of mobility industry HR managers report that skills gap closure is their top workforce priority

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68% of automotive OEMs have established dedicated upskilling programs for EV technology training

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55% of professional drivers want training that improves familiarity with electric and hybrid vehicle operation

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companies that invested in reskilling saw a 35% faster adaptation to new technologies

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48% of mobility firms experienced a skills shortage in software development for connected car systems

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39% of mobility companies have partnered with educational institutions to facilitate workforce reskilling

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64% of mobility companies plan to increase their upskilling budgets by at least 20% in 2024

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51% of urban mobility service providers recognize that digital skills are critical for future growth

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72% of logistics and freight companies have implemented digital literacy programs for their workforce

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83% of automotive technicians are interested in training for electric and hybrid vehicle maintenance

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74% of respondents in a 2023 survey say their companies are actively reskilling employees to prepare for mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) business models

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49% of car manufacturers plan to retrain employees for battery manufacturing and recycling by 2025

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55% of urban transport authorities are investing in reskilling programs for active transport and micro-mobility operators

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73% of mobility industry project managers reported a need for specialized training in data analytics to optimize fleet operations

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58% of mobility companies focus on reskilling for cybersecurity threats associated with connected vehicles

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47% of women in the mobility workforce have undergone upskilling programs aimed at technical roles in the last two years

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44% of the industry workforce sought training in electric drivetrain maintenance in 2023, indicating a rising trend in technical skill development

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77% of logistics companies are increasing spending on e-learning platforms for driver and technician training

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70% of mobility startups reported that reskilling was crucial for scaling their autonomous vehicle testing and deployment

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63% of companies view reskilling as a strategic priority to achieve sustainable mobility goals

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57% of transportation companies are training their personnel on new data privacy regulations linked to connected vehicle data

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74% of motor vehicle manufacturers plan to incorporate digital skills in their technical training by 2025

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50% of fleet operators are planning to reskill drivers for semi-autonomous vehicles by 2024

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41% of mobility industry companies reported workforce shortages in digital and data science roles

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72% of vehicle manufacturers believe reskilling their technicians for EV-specific diagnostics is critical for future readiness

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85% of mobility leaders see reskilling as pivotal to digital transformation efforts

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78% of mobility companies focus on upskilling for AI and machine learning application in autonomous driving

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52% of drivers in urban areas are interested in learning about new mobility solutions through online platforms

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81% of automotive service centers are planning to train staff on new EV diagnostic tools within the next year

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67% of automotive OEMs are adopting virtual reality and augmented reality tools for technical training

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Key Highlights

78% of mobility companies reported increased investment in employee upskilling from 2020 to 2023
65% of automotive firms plan to reskill their workforce to adapt to electric vehicle technologies by 2025
52% of drivers in urban areas are interested in learning about new mobility solutions through online platforms
by 2024, the mobility industry is expected to allocate over $1.2 billion annually toward workforce upskilling initiatives
70% of companies report that upskilling has decreased operational costs related to workforce turnover
60% of fleet management companies intend to reskill workers for autonomous vehicle technologies within the next two years
43% of mobility organizations believe that integrating AI into their services requires significant employee retraining
80% of mobility industry leaders consider upskilling essential for meeting future mobility demands
only 29% of current employees in the industry feel confident in their ability to operate autonomous vehicles, indicating a need for reskilling
45% of mobility startups prioritize reskilling existing staff before hiring new talent
in 2023, 62% of transportation companies invested in virtual reality training for technical skill development
75% of mobility industry HR managers report that skills gap closure is their top workforce priority
68% of automotive OEMs have established dedicated upskilling programs for EV technology training

As the future of mobility accelerates with electric, autonomous, and digital innovations, an industry-wide surge in upskilling and reskilling efforts—ramping up over $1.2 billion annually—signals a bold move to bridge skills gaps, reduce costs, and stay competitive in an ever-evolving landscape.

Employee Engagement and Workforce Perception

only 29% of current employees in the industry feel confident in their ability to operate autonomous vehicles, indicating a need for reskilling
82% of employees in the industry believe that reskilling offers better career growth opportunities
56% of fleet operators see a direct link between reskilling efforts and increased safety on the roads
66% of mobility professionals value continuous learning programs to stay competitive
78% of companies that adopted virtual training tools reported higher engagement levels during upskilling sessions
60% of mobility sector employees believe that upskilling can help address job displacement risks caused by automation
69% of employers say that reskilling initiatives have improved employee innovation and problem-solving abilities
85% of professionals in the mobility industry agree that lifelong learning is essential for career advancement
46% of companies that invested in reskilling programs have seen a reduction in safety incidents
59% of employees engaged in upskilling reported increased job satisfaction

Employee Engagement and Workforce Perception Interpretation

With only 29% feeling confident behind the wheel of autonomous vehicles, the mobility industry's glaring need for reskilling underscores that embracing continuous learning isn't just about staying competitive—it's a matter of safety, innovation, and survival in an increasingly automated world.

Industry Reskilling and Upskilling Initiatives

78% of mobility companies reported increased investment in employee upskilling from 2020 to 2023
65% of automotive firms plan to reskill their workforce to adapt to electric vehicle technologies by 2025
by 2024, the mobility industry is expected to allocate over $1.2 billion annually toward workforce upskilling initiatives
70% of companies report that upskilling has decreased operational costs related to workforce turnover
60% of fleet management companies intend to reskill workers for autonomous vehicle technologies within the next two years
43% of mobility organizations believe that integrating AI into their services requires significant employee retraining
80% of mobility industry leaders consider upskilling essential for meeting future mobility demands
45% of mobility startups prioritize reskilling existing staff before hiring new talent
in 2023, 62% of transportation companies invested in virtual reality training for technical skill development
75% of mobility industry HR managers report that skills gap closure is their top workforce priority
68% of automotive OEMs have established dedicated upskilling programs for EV technology training
55% of professional drivers want training that improves familiarity with electric and hybrid vehicle operation
companies that invested in reskilling saw a 35% faster adaptation to new technologies
48% of mobility firms experienced a skills shortage in software development for connected car systems
39% of mobility companies have partnered with educational institutions to facilitate workforce reskilling
64% of mobility companies plan to increase their upskilling budgets by at least 20% in 2024
51% of urban mobility service providers recognize that digital skills are critical for future growth
72% of logistics and freight companies have implemented digital literacy programs for their workforce
83% of automotive technicians are interested in training for electric and hybrid vehicle maintenance
74% of respondents in a 2023 survey say their companies are actively reskilling employees to prepare for mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) business models
49% of car manufacturers plan to retrain employees for battery manufacturing and recycling by 2025
55% of urban transport authorities are investing in reskilling programs for active transport and micro-mobility operators
73% of mobility industry project managers reported a need for specialized training in data analytics to optimize fleet operations
58% of mobility companies focus on reskilling for cybersecurity threats associated with connected vehicles
47% of women in the mobility workforce have undergone upskilling programs aimed at technical roles in the last two years
44% of the industry workforce sought training in electric drivetrain maintenance in 2023, indicating a rising trend in technical skill development
77% of logistics companies are increasing spending on e-learning platforms for driver and technician training
70% of mobility startups reported that reskilling was crucial for scaling their autonomous vehicle testing and deployment
63% of companies view reskilling as a strategic priority to achieve sustainable mobility goals
57% of transportation companies are training their personnel on new data privacy regulations linked to connected vehicle data
74% of motor vehicle manufacturers plan to incorporate digital skills in their technical training by 2025
50% of fleet operators are planning to reskill drivers for semi-autonomous vehicles by 2024
41% of mobility industry companies reported workforce shortages in digital and data science roles
72% of vehicle manufacturers believe reskilling their technicians for EV-specific diagnostics is critical for future readiness
85% of mobility leaders see reskilling as pivotal to digital transformation efforts
78% of mobility companies focus on upskilling for AI and machine learning application in autonomous driving

Industry Reskilling and Upskilling Initiatives Interpretation

As the mobility industry accelerates towards electric, autonomous, and AI-driven solutions, a striking 78% of companies are investing heavily in upskilling their workforce—transforming skill shortages into strategic advantages and proving that in this race, knowledge isn't just power, but the fastest route to the future.

Technological Adoption and Training Methods

52% of drivers in urban areas are interested in learning about new mobility solutions through online platforms
81% of automotive service centers are planning to train staff on new EV diagnostic tools within the next year
67% of automotive OEMs are adopting virtual reality and augmented reality tools for technical training

Technological Adoption and Training Methods Interpretation

With over half of urban drivers eager for online mobility education, while automakers and service centers rapidly embrace cutting-edge digital tools like AR, the mobility industry is driving swiftly into a future where knowledge and innovation accelerate in tandem.