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Gothenburg PTA awards 10-year fully electric bus fleet contract

News06 May 2021

Under the terms of the €150m contract, Keolis Sverige will replace the city’s biodiesel and biogas-powered buses with fully electric ones and adapt three depots.

Anaheim public transport operator bids to be all-electric by 2025

News02 Mar 2021

The Anaheim Transportation Network has been awarded a $5m grant to advance its effort to become California’s first all-electric transit operator by the California Energy Commission.

Self-driving shuttle service trial introduced in Gothenberg

News20 Jan 2021

Passengers can use the autonomous electric shuttle service to connect with existing bus lines and track shuttle schedules in their travel app or on the city website.

Northern Jutland to roll out fossil-free buses as part of new fleet

News05 Jan 2021

Public transport authority Nordjyllands Trafikselskab has awarded multi-modal transport company Keolis a bus contract worth €190 million to serve 500,000 people in the region.

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.

Boston surveys citizens on the impact of Covid-19 on commuting

News07 Dec 2020

A majority of the responses indicated a plan to return to pre-pandemic commuting choices and, of those who did plan to switch, more plan to change to driving alone than any other mode.

Micro-mobility company launches research fund for use of e-scooters

News26 Nov 2020

Research will focus on the various safety aspects of e-scooter use as well as rider travel behaviour and the challenges and opportunities of the integration of e-scooters within a city.

Greater Manchester deploys AI-controlled road junctions

News06 Nov 2020

The technology anonymously identifies different types of road users at selected junctions and controls traffic signals to allow different modes of transportation to be prioritised as and when required.

New York pilots smartphone app to assist blind and low-vision bus riders

News27 Oct 2020

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Transit Innovation Partnership have launched the programme that helps riders use their smartphones to find bus stops and learn of arrival times.

Amiens adopts open payment system for multi-modal public transport

News25 Sep 2020

The system from Flowbird helps operators to create frictionless multi-modal travel through the digital transformation of their legacy ticketing systems as well as meet the needs of tech-savvy populations.

Data company progresses public transport mapping project in developing world

News18 Sep 2020

WhereIsMyTransport is aiming to map the formal and informal public transport networks of the 30 major cities of the Majority World by 2023 and update the information as they expand.

Research shows growing interest from rail users in 5G and smart city services

News10 Sep 2020

A survey carried out on rail users in Hong Kong, London, New York, Sydney and Toronto revealed 95 per cent are more likely to use the rail network in their city if technology-driven solutions were implemented.

LA Metro and Cubic facilitate touch-free travel

News04 Sep 2020

Through the Transit Access Pass, LA Metro and 25 participating agencies across Los Angeles County can offer customers touchless bus and rail payment options.

Kagoshima and Hachijo-jima introduce mobile ticketing in-app service

News03 Sep 2020

The two deployments are the latest driven by the partnership between Jorudan and Masabi signed in 2019 to integrate their services and roll out mobile ticketing in cities across Japan.

Go-ahead given for Norwich e-scooter trial

News26 Aug 2020

Beryl Bikes will operate the service with an initial 100 scooters from September as part of a city-wide multimodal trial that also includes bikes, and e-bikes.

Specialists to jointly develop MaaS applications

News22 Jul 2020

Masabi and Kyyti have formed a partnership to provide best-of-breed mobility-as-a-service solutions to transport authorities, agencies and operators around the world.

Micro-mobility: a good 'fit' for the post-pandemic landscape

News17 Jul 2020

While the sector took a hit in pandemic lockdowns, ABI Research says it will continue to grow and forecasts the worldwide installed base of micro-mobility vehicles to reach 50 million by 2026.

UK campaign records ‘major’ rise in journeys by bike during Covid-19

News02 Jul 2020

Research from the national cycling campaign #BikeIsBest, in partnership with Strava Metro, reveals significant year-on-year increases in cycling across several major UK cities.

Leipzig to roll out 21 electric buses as part of its Mobility 2030 strategy

News24 Jun 2020

The German city will implement charging systems from Siemens Smart Infrastructure along the routes as well as at the Lindenau bus depot with the e-buses scheduled to go into operation in 2021.

St Louis Metro Transit adds contactless fare option

News22 Jun 2020

The app’s new mobile fare feature is part of the transport company’s efforts to adapt to the Covid-19 pandemic and keep both passengers and employees safe when they travel.

Masabi and Littlepay unveil contactless ticketing solution “in a box”

News08 Jun 2020

Passengers will be able to tap their contactless bank cards or mobile phones to travel, removing the potential risks of handling cash or physically interacting with ticketing infrastructure.

Proptech company launches fourth smart city project in Brazil

News27 May 2020

The Smart City Aquiraz development is located 29km from Ceará’s capital Fortaleza, and built on a 200-hectare site, it will be home to more than 18,000 residents.

Coach operator helps customers to social distance while travelling

News06 May 2020

Zeelo has developed an application that helps people to maintain social distance while using its services during the Covid-19 crisis, as well as support customers to contact trace if necessary.

Companies join forces to develop autonomous trams in China

News22 Apr 2020

Fitsco and Cognitive Pilot have signed a contract to develop an artificial intelligence-based computer vision system, which aims to increase the safety and efficiency of public transport.

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.

NACTO hub rounds up city transport strategies for Covid-19

News31 Mar 2020

Actions shared include converting parking spaces into restaurant food pick-up zones, allowing rear-door bus boarding, suspending fare collections and converting car lanes for pedestrians and cyclists.

Coronavirus: TfL trials longer-lasting anti-viral cleaner

News11 Mar 2020

Enhanced cleaning will be introduced across all TfL transport but the public must continue to follow handwashing advice, the authority stressed.

Smart city start-up challenge launches in Ruhr Metropolis

News04 Mar 2020

The German cities of Bochum, Bottrop, Gelsenkirchen and Hagen and their business partners are seeking innovative solutions for their individual problems and development projects.

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.

City-wide mobile ticketing rolled out in Bucharest

News29 Jan 2020

The multi-lingual app and payments platform is part of the mayor’s plan for the Romanian capital to become a smart city and allows for cashless travel on urban, express, regional and city bus routes.

Public transport ITS market experiencing rapid growth in Europe and US

News24 Jan 2020

The penetration rate of on-board computers featuring GPS location functionality and wireless communications is now at very high levels in both North America and Western Europe.

Tampere launches carbon footprint calculator

News15 Jan 2020

The calculator aims to allow users to find a route and check how much their carbon footprint would be affected by using public transport, cycling or walking, compared to driving.

Sacramento launches US’ largest on-demand public microtransit system

News14 Jan 2020

Described as a mix between ride-hailing and taking the bus, the on-demand service uses small shuttle vehicles and costs $2.50 a ride.

London receives £4 million investment for EV infrastructure

News23 Dec 2019

The investment will see more than 1,000 EV charging points deployed across 29 London boroughs from next year, building on the 1,500-strong network already installed.

UK transport operators apprehensive about adopting new technology

News11 Dec 2019

Majority of transport leaders point the finger at public nervousness as one of the barriers that has stopped their organisation from adopting new technologies in the past.

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.

Onboard passenger information solution for UK bus and coach industry

News24 Sep 2019

In addition to being able to use reliable, high-performance onboard wi-fi, passengers will have instant access to accurate arrival times, assistance and onward travel options.

ViaVan launches first- and last-mile transit solution in Finland

News17 Sep 2019

Transit solution will allow residents of the Helsinki suburb of Espoo to book on-demand rides and connect to train and Metro stations in the operating zone.

Hitachi Rail pilots smart ticket technology

News13 Aug 2019

The sensor beacon technology being developed and trialled could eventually result in the removal of ticket barriers and signal an end to queues at the ticket machine.

UK bus operator offers real-time service updates via Google Maps

News12 Jul 2019

Go North West is working with ITO World to integrate the information which will be used by those using its Manchester service to make more informed travel decisions.

Alliance seeks clarity on legal framework and roles in MaaS ecosystems

News08 Jul 2019

An analysis by the Mobility-as-a-Service Alliance provides an insight into the rights and obligations of private actors and public transport authorities and operators.

No ticket to ride: Why the transport industry needs to keep up with the demand for mobile

Opinions07 May 2019

To meet the demand for ease and continuity in travel, transport operators need to collaborate to offer passengers one virtual ticket, from beginning to end, says Steve Wakeland, Executive Chairman, ITSO.

Canberra launches smart city light rail network

News07 May 2019

The Australian capital describes the network as a key building block in its vision to create a smart and sustainable city, serving 500,000 people by 2030.

Denver travellers in Uber transit ticket world-first

News03 May 2019

Users of the ride-hailing app in the US city are able to buy Regional Transportation District tickets through the app and then use their phone to ride rail and bus services.

London public transport information rolled out in Uber app

News01 May 2019

Travellers can now plan and see their public transport journey with real-time information and end-to-end directions on one screen.

Continuous connectivity: a foundation for smart cities

News30 Apr 2019

A survey from BAI Communications finds that smart city commuters want to use digital connectivity to work smarter, live better and reduce stress.

Singaporeans can tap and go on buses and trains

News05 Apr 2019

Mastercard is partnering with the Singapore Land Transport Authority on its SimplyGo initiative to make it easy for commuters and travellers to use public transport.

Mobile ticketing arrives in Rome

News01 Apr 2019

The Italian capital’s tour bus operator is rolling out the Justride ticketing platform which removes the need for tourists to visit a travel shop to buy their ticket.

Optibus announces intelligent route planning for mass transit

News26 Feb 2019

The mobility platform provider wants to crack the mass transportation challenge of increased demand and inflexible scheduling tools that mean routes haven’t changed for years

Mobile ticketing arrives in Japanese transit market

News16 Jan 2019

Ticketing and payments technology provider, Masabi, is partnering with the country’s leading trip planning service, Jorudan,

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