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MaaS vendors urged to pursue neutral platform approach

MaaS vendors urged to pursue neutral platform approach

14 Apr 2020
Revenue generated by MaaS platforms is forecast to pass $52 billion by 2027, but this growth won’t begin to materialise until 2021 due to coronavirus.
LA rolls out pre-paid cards for Covid-19 financial assistance

LA rolls out pre-paid cards for Covid-19 financial assistance

09 Apr 2020
The cash assistance model, created with Accelerator for America and Mastercard’s City Possible network, could be quickly scaled to other cities.
Barcelona rallies to mitigate economic impact of MWC cancellation

Barcelona rallies to mitigate economic impact of MWC cancellation

17 Feb 2020
MWC was cancelled for the first time in its 33-year history last week when organiser GSMA said it had become “impossible” for the show to go ahead in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic.
Hyperloop package delivery system raises £1 million

Hyperloop package delivery system raises £1 million

28 Jan 2020
Magway plans to sell capacity on its underground system to online retailers and logistics companies.
Gothenburg boosts sustainable public transport push with e-bus roll-out

Gothenburg boosts sustainable public transport push with e-bus roll-out

17 Jan 2020
More than 150 electric buses will be introduced in the region covering Gothenburg, Mölndal and Partille, where 180 million trips are made by bus each year.
‘Smart forest’ initiative launched in Lebanon

‘Smart forest’ initiative launched in Lebanon

07 Jan 2020
The Smart Forest solution is being used in seven forests in Lebanon and could be rolled out across others in the country in the face of a severe crisis.
World's first hydrogen bus fleet rolls out in France

World's first hydrogen bus fleet rolls out in France

19 Dec 2019
The new service will see eight 18-metre long Van Hool buses operate on a 6km dedicated line in the centre of Pau.
Itron to upgrade Barbados’ water infrastructure

Itron to upgrade Barbados’ water infrastructure

29 Jun 2018
Utility chose to collaborate with Itron to improve the monitoring of its water supply network
Partnership aims to save Egypt water

Partnership aims to save Egypt water

27 Apr 2016
Itron helps to conserve water in Egypt