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Spanish railway operator introduces connected portal on trains

Spanish railway operator introduces connected portal on trains

12 May 2021
Ouigo Spain, a low-cost, high-speed operator linking Spanish cities, enables passengers to access real-time information and entertainment via the on-board platform using a reservation number.
Sacramento's sustainable mobility hub gets the green light

Sacramento's sustainable mobility hub gets the green light

19 Apr 2021
The Sacramento Valley Station Area plan bids to turn the station into one of the most sustainable public places in California, and has already been granted a certification for environmental innovation.
UK train station harvests kinetic energy from commuters’ footsteps

UK train station harvests kinetic energy from commuters’ footsteps

08 Apr 2021
The project at Leighton Buzzard station aims to show how untapped footfall energy at transport hubs represents a real opportunity to provide sustainable energy sources.
Driverless passenger shuttle launched in Paris Ile-de-France

Driverless passenger shuttle launched in Paris Ile-de-France

01 Apr 2021
The autonomous shuttles will serve the suburban train station of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines-Montigny-le-Bretonneux and several local business parks in the Île-de-France Mobilités network.
Six Japanese cities launch MaaS mobile ticketing

Six Japanese cities launch MaaS mobile ticketing

30 Mar 2021
Transit services in the cities of Oita, Sapporo, Asahikawa, Kumamoto, Oshima and Tsuchiura are available via the Japan Transit Planner and Norikae Annai apps.
New York City taxis integrated into the Transit app

New York City taxis integrated into the Transit app

25 Mar 2021
It follows integration of the transport app with taxi mobility platform Curb which allows riders to get real-time estimated arrival times for the nearest taxis.
Metro Manila pilots digital payment system on public transport

Metro Manila pilots digital payment system on public transport

22 Mar 2021
O-City is partnering with the Philippines’ Land Bank on the programme that aligns with the Department of Transportation’s drive to adopt automated fare collection.
Keolis to operate Dubai's driverless metro and tram networks

Keolis to operate Dubai's driverless metro and tram networks

22 Mar 2021
The Dubai Roads & Transport Authority’s metro and tram networks, which carry around 210 million passengers per year, are a key part of the emirate’s smart mobility vision.
Ile-de-France Mobilités selects partners to upgrade on-board ticketing

Ile-de-France Mobilités selects partners to upgrade on-board ticketing

17 Mar 2021
Ile de France Mobilités has chosen the Conduent-Flowbird alliance to install a modern on-board ticketing platform to replace outdated equipment across the transit network.
Ontario government supports next-generation autonomous truck project

Ontario government supports next-generation autonomous truck project

12 Mar 2021
Toronto-based start-up NuPort Robotics and Canadian Tire Company have announced a partnership with the government to invest $3m to test what claims to be first-of-a-kind automated truck technology.
Why cities need to get smart about maintenance

Why cities need to get smart about maintenance

10 Mar 2021
A new approach to maintenance work is the key to revitalising our cities, writes Chris Turlica, CEO of MaintainX.
Miami deploys informational signs to enhance public transportation experience

Miami deploys informational signs to enhance public transportation experience

19 Feb 2021
Start-up Soofa is installing its signs at two Metromover stations to provide real-time transportation updates and community-generated content for riders and tourists in Miami.
Zipabout integrates first- and last-mile options with UK public transport network

Zipabout integrates first- and last-mile options with UK public transport network

19 Feb 2021
The feature is live on the company’s personalised information service and will soon be made available to transport operators, local authorities, and event organisers and venues.
Moscow to introduce mobility-on-demand service

Moscow to introduce mobility-on-demand service

17 Feb 2021
A pilot project utilising a microbus will start operating on the outskirts of the city that seeks to increase accessibility to transport in remote residential areas.
Edinburgh publishes 10-year mobility plan

Edinburgh publishes 10-year mobility plan

15 Feb 2021
The City Mobility Plan aims to create a better connected, net zero carbon transport system and a more inclusive capital that also champions the concept of the 20-minute neighbourhood.
Microcities to drive adoption of urban tech

Microcities to drive adoption of urban tech

05 Feb 2021
Research by ABI finds that a wide range of smart cities technology vendors and service providers are focusing product and solution strategies on one or more microcity types.
Hitachi tests battery-powered tram in Florence

Hitachi tests battery-powered tram in Florence

01 Feb 2021
The trial involves installing battery packs on an existing Hitachi-built Sirio tram and power is returned to the batteries when the train breaks, reducing overall energy consumed.
Virgin Hyperloop unveils its vision for the passenger experience of the future

Virgin Hyperloop unveils its vision for the passenger experience of the future

28 Jan 2021
A concept video shows how the company has taken some of the best aspects from aviation, rail, automotive, and even hospitality to create a new kind of passenger experience.
Report reveals what global transit commutes looked like in 2020

Report reveals what global transit commutes looked like in 2020

27 Jan 2021
Moovit’s 2020 Global Public Transport Report includes two new categories: Covid-19 impact on public transit usage, and mobile payment demand for mass transit rides.
Transit platform launched for small- to mid-size cities

Transit platform launched for small- to mid-size cities

26 Jan 2021
Cubic Transportation Systems is launching Umo, a flexible suite of products that enable riders to conveniently pay fares and plan trips across public and private modes, and access real-time travel information.
Dutch coalition explores hyperloop for busy freight corridors

Dutch coalition explores hyperloop for busy freight corridors

21 Jan 2021
Coalition is investigating a pilot route that would constitute a first step in creating a pan-European emission-free hyperloop network in a large urban area between Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
Newlab puts out open call for tech innovators

Newlab puts out open call for tech innovators

08 Jan 2021
Accepted applicants will work with Newlab to design and implement pilots and validate new concepts, unlock new product capabilities, uncover use cases, and explore partnership opportunities.
Berlin's S-Bahn smart rail project goes live

Berlin's S-Bahn smart rail project goes live

07 Jan 2021
Teams based at S-Bahn’s ‘4S’ operational headquarters are able to connect, respond, and collaborate with passengers and staff on-board trains, at stations, and with field personnel.