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Florida transportation agency implements mobile payment app

Mobility-as-a-Service02 Aug 2023

Jacksonville Transportation Authority claims to be the first transit agency in the US to introduce mobile payment service Cash App to improve rider experience.

Montgomery County launches multimodal trip planner app

Mobility-as-a-Service07 Jul 2023

Developed in partnership with Moovit, the Ride On app can be used for Ride On buses, Metrorail and Metrobuses, scooters and bikeshare across the region.

Moovit and May deploy autonomous mobility package

Mobility-as-a-Service14 Apr 2023

Users of the unified mobility app will be able to view options for taking May Mobility AVs alongside other modes of public transit, like buses or trains.

City of Tampa launches mobility-as-a-service app

Mobility-as-a-Service08 Dec 2022

The City’s Mobility Department is looking for 200 people to participate in the MaaS pilot to help users plan multimodal trips with its mobility partner Moovit.

Moovit launches public transit live location feature

Mobility-as-a-Service30 Nov 2022

Available in more than 220 cities, Moovit users can follow their transit line’s movements along the map in real-time for an additional layer of information.

Football club teams with Moovit to improve fans’ mobility

Mobility-as-a-Service16 Sep 2022

Moovit’s urban mobility app will help fans of RCD Espanyol de Barcelona find the most convenient routes to reach the stadium and return home after the game, including using real-time information and service alerts.

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority launches transit app

Mobility-as-a-Service23 Aug 2022

The new Le Pass app allows users to live track New Orleans Regional Transit Authority’s buses, streetcars and ferries, and Jefferson Transit’s buses in Jefferson Parish.

NSW upgrades travel card system and launches MaaS trial

Mobility-as-a-Service16 Jun 2022

Travellers in the Australian state will be able to put the Opal card on their digital wallets as part of a major upgrade, while 10,000 people will be selected to take part in the 12-month mobility-as-a-service trial.

MaaS autonomous shuttle brings ride-hailing to Lake Nona

Mobility-as-a-Service10 May 2022

Mobility-as-a-service solutions provider Moovit is partnering with autonomous mobility specialist Beep to provide on-demand transport options in the Orlando smart community.

UK council boosts sustainable travel with on-demand service

Mobility-as-a-Service13 Apr 2022

Essex County Council is launching a digital demand responsive transport service to allow users to plan shared transport journeys with real-time arrival information, which can be booked via the TravelEssex app.

Partnership seeks to enhance mobility for visually impaired

News01 Dec 2021

Moovit’s Transit API will be used to enhance the capabilities of a smart device developed by WeWalk that attaches to a white cane and warns users of obstacles through ultrasonic sensors and a vibrating handle.

Moovit and Neuron partner for first- and last-mile options in Brisbane

News18 Oct 2021

It marks the latest partnership between the mobility-as-a-service company and a micromobility provider, aimed at creating more convenient travel choices in cities around the world.

MaaS specialist continues its drive to provide more first/last-mile travel options

News04 Aug 2021

Moovit is partnering with Ford micromobility subsidiary Spin and carsharing specialist Getaround to reduce solo car rides and private car usage in cities across Europe.

Mobility companies partner in 77 cities for first- and last-mile options

News19 Jul 2021

MaaS solutions provider Moovit will show users where Tier scooters are available nearby, in real-time, as well as inform riders on battery length and how long it will take to walk there.

Moovit and Voi boost micromobility options in UK cities

News02 Jul 2021

Moovit’s mobility app will show users where Voi e-scooters and e-bikes are available nearby in 16 UK cities, including Northampton, Birmingham, Cambridge, Liverpool and Bristol.

Moovit calls on its community to report crowding levels on public transport

News11 Jun 2021

The mobility-as-a-service solutions provider is enabling riders in 3,400 cities across 112 countries to help one another avoid the crowds as restrictions ease and public transport usage increases.

Mobility app to identify location of rideables in Sydney and Canberra

News13 May 2021

Moovit will show riders in both Australian cities where Beam e-bikes and e-scooters are available for more alternative and convenient first- and last-mile micromobility options.

Long Beach Transit introduces trip planning app

News07 Apr 2021

Moovit’s free app combines official information from LBT, as well as crowdsourced information to calculate the best route for each journey in Long Beach and beyond.

Victoria bus operator launches demand-responsive service

News04 Mar 2021

Ventura, the state’s largest bus provider, has launched a new demand-responsive transport service and mobility app in partnership with Department of Transport Victoria and Moovit.

Moovit empowers users with occupancy and accessibility information

News19 Feb 2021

The MaaS provider has added new features to its mobility app that shows riders how crowded or empty a bus is before they board, and whether it is accessible to wheelchair users.

MaaS and micro-mobility companies team for first- and last-mile options

News16 Feb 2021

Moovit and Beryl are partnering in five UK towns and cities to better connect their rides with public transport for more efficient first and last segments of a journey.

UK bus open data project gains momentum

News04 Jan 2021

Department for Transport is working with MaaS specialist Moovit to utilise the Bus Open Data Service, a central source of timetable, bus location, and fare data.

Israel public transit providers move to mobile payment

News17 Dec 2020

The Moovit and Pango app will calculate passenger’s trips at the end of every month and charge them retroactively according to the most economical fare combination.

On-demand shared transit service launched in Detroit suburbs

News01 Dec 2020

Those living in the Farmington and Farmington Hills area can plan their journeys and book their trip on the Smart Quick Connect On-Demand service, a dynamically-routed transit system.

Bedford Park launches suburban-city job access mobility pilot

News20 Nov 2020

Pilot aims to increase transit ridership and the use of shared modes of travel by providing the community’s commuters’ access to safe and reliable last‐mile connections.

Partnership aims to bring MaaS to the kerbside

News25 Jun 2020

Moovit and Tranzito are joining forces to create kerbside mobility hubs which enable users to plan their trips and book and pay for shared mobility rides from A to B without a smartphone.

Adelaide Metro partners with Moovit to provide locals with easier commute

News23 Jun 2020

Moovit’s journey planner app combines official information from Adelaide Metro as well as crowdsourced information to calculate the best route for each journey.

Emergency on-demand transit service launched to help essential workers

News07 Apr 2020

Moovit’s Emergency Mobilisation service enables public and private companies to transform unused vehicle fleets into an on-demand service during the coronavirus outbreak.

Moovit uses augmented reality for better public transit navigation

News11 Feb 2020

Based on user feedback, Moovit is using AR to display digital directions on top of real-world images to help point the way for users to get to their destination.

Aira deal to make transportation better for people with vision impairment

News20 Nov 2019

The intent of the partnership is to make public transit “more accessible and inclusive”, empowering blind and low vision riders to travel with more confidence.

Tech providers chosen for Michigan Mobility Challenge

News06 Nov 2019

Detroiters will be able to see the technology first-hand in public demonstrations next year and book rides using a mobility-as-a-service app developed by Moovit.

Moovit and Waze launch carpool pilot

News30 Oct 2019

The companies claim this is the first community collaboration of its kind and will roll out to Android users in the US, Brazil, Mexico and Israel.

Moovit and SpotHero simplify commuting in San Francisco

News12 Mar 2019

Bay Area commuters using Moovit’s Trip Planner can find parking facilities near their transit station and plan a route to their final destination

Mobility leaders and Microsoft develop multi-modal trip planner

News12 Feb 2019

Moovit and TomTom have joined forces with the software company to create a solution that identifies all of the driving, parking and public transit options in a single package

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