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AI-powered voice assistant to help public transit communications

Inclusivity05 Dec 2025

IVA for Trip Management enables paratransit and demand-response riders to check, change, or cancel trips using natural, conversational language without menus.

How micromobility is changing European cities

Micromobility05 Dec 2025

Preliminary report findings reveal how smarter rules in Hannover and visitor-led cycling in Seville are reshaping how Europeans move through their cities.

Denver Regional Transportation District launches open payments

Mobility-as-a-Service01 Dec 2025

Denver RTD customers can now pay with contactless bank cards or mobile wallets – with fare capping and account linking ensuring everyone pays the best fares.

London cycling journeys hit record 1.5 million a day

Micromobility26 Nov 2025

New TfL data shows cycling in London has surged 43 per cent since 2019, driven by major investment in protected routes and safer junctions across the capital.

Dallas expands EV charging with seven more Beam systems

Electric vehicles25 Nov 2025

The systems, which generate and store their own clean electricity, will be used to charge the City’s growing fleet of EVs, including electric pickup trucks.

Plymouth mobility hub earns shared transport gold standard

Transport hubs18 Nov 2025

The Connect Plymouth Hub makes it easier for people to travel sustainably, providing access to e-bikes, an electric car club vehicle and rapid EV charging.

Abu Dhabi partners to advance smart mobility

Connected and autonomous vehicles11 Nov 2025

The initial phase of the collaboration with CaoCao will focus on commercial pilots for operating autonomous vehicles and battery-swap electric vehicles.

Paruk Group signs order for 100 electric buses for SA

Electric vehicles04 Nov 2025

With local production, MAN is strengthening industrial value creation in the region and contributing to the development of green bus production there.

Miami-Dade County launches electric bus rapid transit service

Road travel27 Oct 2025

The 20-mile Metro Express line is the first corridor in Miami-Dade County’s Smart Programme and links Florida City to Dadeland South and features 14 stations.

Data-driven mobility in cities: the role of maps and traffic dataSponsored by TomTom

Opinions27 Oct 2025

Ralf-Peter Schäfer, VP Product Management Traffic and Travel Information at TomTom, explains how mapping data, combined with real-time and community traffic data, is driving a revolution in urban mobility.

Net-zero energy urban cable car to launch in Saint-Denis

Transport hubs24 Oct 2025

It will connect lower district of Bellepierre to the La Montagne plateau in four minutes, providing thousands of residents with an alternative to car travel.

Tallinn and universities partner to make urban traffic smarter

Road travel22 Oct 2025

The collaboration is intended to strengthen the research-based development of the capital city’s mobility management and to help shape Tallinn’s mobility.

Detroit to build $40m multimodal transportation hub

Transport hubs20 Oct 2025

The multimodal hub will be located within the 30-acre Michigan Central Innovation District and feature a new passenger rail and intercity bus transit station.

FHWA extends partnership with Aurigo to modernise infrastructure planning

Road travel14 Oct 2025

It builds on the Federal Highway Administration’s partnership with Aurigo to modernise the planning, execution, and management of infrastructure programmes.

Galicia modernises public transport ticketing

Mobility-as-a-Service14 Oct 2025

The new system, branded as Galicia Mobility Platform 4.0, enables passengers in the Spanish region to plan, pay, and travel seamlessly using their mobile phones.

Rochester transit launches digital fare payment for bus travel

Mobility-as-a-Service07 Oct 2025

System upgrade unlocks tap-and-go with fare-capping and account-linked benefits such as concessions, building on the success of account-based ticketing.

Japanese transport data association partners with urban app

Mobility-as-a-Service02 Oct 2025

Urban transit app Moovit has joined the Association for Open Data of Public Transportation to provide local commuters with smoother journeys on public transport.

Woven City officially launches as a testbed for future of mobility

Planning and redevelopment29 Sep 2025

Central to Woven City are two profiles of participants: Inventors who will develop and test products and services, and Weavers who will provide feedback.

Sacramento transit agency launches regional fare payment system

Mobility-as-a-Service25 Sep 2025

New partnership arrangement will bring Sacramento-area riders a modern, convenient, flexible and unified transit payment experience through a single app.

Bristol boosts active travel with £2.3m of funding

Road travel19 Sep 2025

The funding, secured by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, will help to increase options for walking, cycling and wheeling across the UK city.

Rome enables residents and visitors to plan journeys within one app

Mobility-as-a-Service17 Sep 2025

Italian mobility operator Atac is working with Moovit to enable public transport riders to find the best routes and seamlessly purchase and validate tickets.

Optibus deploys AI agents for transport operators

AI and Machine Learning15 Sep 2025

The artificial intelligence tools can be embedded where and when transportation professionals need them most, for example, to redefine planning and scheduling.

UK government delivers £104m boost to local transport

Transport hubs05 Sep 2025

The new government funding empowers local authorities to strengthen planning capacity, skills, and delivery – plus invest in schemes that support growth, sustainability, and safer journeys.

Urban mobility accelerator launches in Romania

Economic Development11 Aug 2025

Solutions from 14 teams will be tested and piloted in cities in the Western Region of Romania as part of the inVest – Urban Mobility Accelerator programme.

Five US transit agencies adopt account-based ticketing

Mobility-as-a-Service05 Aug 2025

KRT, Tank, Cincinnati Metro, Altoona Metro Transit, and CityBus go live with account-based ticketing as EZfare extends to six states, powered by Masabi.

Electric trains to connect Czechia cities and regions

Rail Travel16 Jul 2025

Arriva Group will operate 22 Škoda electric trains on long-distance rail services connecting one of the Czech Republic’s busiest transport corridors.

Contactless payment transactions to hit $18.1 trillion by 2030

Mobility-as-a-Service14 Jul 2025

The fastest growing contactless payment mechanism driving this expansion is near-field communication (NFC) ticketing, projected to grow by 300 per cent.

Quarter of global population to use shared mobility by 2028

Micromobility23 Jun 2025

Juniper reports that growth will be driven by rapid development of on-demand transportation solutions that encompass micromobility services into the platform.

Live monitoring service launched for public transport providers

Road travel16 Jun 2025

Control from Optibus is a modular cloud solution that combines real-time visibility with smart decision-making tools to monitor and adapt services in the moment.

Southern Nevada transit agency partners for rider rewards

Mobility-as-a-Service11 Jun 2025

The Open Payments tap-to-earn initiative combines ease of open-loop payments with an engaging incentive structure to encourage habit change among riders.

Austin puts forward vision for equitable mobility hubs

Planning and redevelopment02 Jun 2025

Plans envision equitable transit-oriented development for the two areas, which would enhance walkability and unlock new opportunities for affordable housing.

New York transit tech finalists announced

News02 Jun 2025

The Transit Tech Lab public-private initiative invests in companies and programmes that advance the application of new technologies to address urban challenges.

All aboard for seamless night train travel across Europe

Mobility-as-a-Service23 May 2025

European Sleeper passengers from Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, and Prague, can seamlessly plan and pay for their direct night train journeys within Moovit’s app.

Edinburgh introduces seamless bus and train travel

Mobility-as-a-Service20 May 2025

As a result, fares for single mode journeys or combined bus and tram travel across the city will now benefit from daily and weekly fare-capping rules.

Air taxi provider chosen for LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Air Travel16 May 2025

Archer’s Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTol) will be integrated across the LA28 Games, transporting VIPs, fans and stakeholders.

Moovit helps provide sustainable mobility for tennis fans

News15 May 2025

Tennis fans at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Rome can access journey information via a dedicated ATP experience within Moovit’s app and web platform.

Hawaiian island launches mobile ticketing payment system

Mobility-as-a-Service14 May 2025

Powered by Masabi’s open platform, the new tap and ride with Holomua system brings convenience, flexibility, and fare-capping to riders across the island of Kauaʻi.

Massachusetts expands low-income e-bike programme to more cities

News09 May 2025

New project focuses on first-mile/last-mile connections with public transit and will see e-bikes located at bus hubs and Commuter Rail stops in the region.

Manchester opens innovative Ancoats Mobility Hub

Transport hubs08 May 2025

The hub is designed to be a central piece of neighbourhood infrastructure that aims to put people at the heart of the community rather than car traffic.

Companies team to make intercity travel more accessible in Brazil

Mobility-as-a-Service06 May 2025

Brazilians can use Moovit app to plan, purchase and ride intercity transport with leading local bus carriers, and the plan is to add more countries soon.

San Diego adopts first ever mobility master plan

Policymaking24 Apr 2025

The plan is designed to create a balanced, equitable and sustainable mobility system, focusing on areas with the greatest needs for transportation improvements.

US transit agencies launch rewards programme

Mobility-as-a-Service24 Apr 2025

NeoRide is collaborating with industry partners Masabi and Velocia to introduce a passenger rewards programme to the US’ largest regional ticketing system.

Nextbike Group acquires Polish bike-share provider

Micromobility21 Apr 2025

By joining forces under the same umbrella, Nextbike Group and nextbike Polska aim to expand their network of cities as well as set new benchmarks in technology.

Minneapolis launches 2025 shared bike and scooter programme

Micromobility10 Apr 2025

Programme supports the As You Go MPLS campaign, encouraging people to leave their cars at home and try walking, biking, rolling or taking transit more often.

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Dublin

Smart Cities Reports09 Apr 2025

Redding Area Bus Authority enhances rider experience with app

Mobility-as-a-Service04 Apr 2025

The app from Moovit provides riders with shared mobility options with multimodal journey planning, real-time updates, and seamless trip planning and payment.

Seville and Hannover join sustainable urban mobility hub

Transport hubs02 Apr 2025

Cities will work with Sustainable Urban Transitions Lab to conduct studies of modern travel trends and enhance investments in public transport and mobility hubs.

How can AI improve passenger experience?

AI and Machine Learning20 Mar 2025

Connected Places Catapult has selected three transport tech innovators for further funding in its programme focused on using AI to improve passenger experience.

Nextbike expands bikeshare programme to Belgium

Micromobility19 Mar 2025

Bikeshare forms part of the Flemish Government’s Hoppin mobility vision to make transport more efficient, sustainable and flexible through a multimodal offering.

Can HyperloopTT transform port logistics?

Logistics12 Mar 2025

Working with EGA Group and the Federal University of Santa Catarina, HyperloopTT’s study highlights capacity, sustainability and economic benefits of a HyperPort system.

Phoenix launches online tool to help drivers find parking

Road travel03 Mar 2025

ParkPHX provides parking information in one location, helping users find parking based on what matters most to them, from cost to EV charging stations.

Europe’s transport networks don’t reflect society

Mobility-as-a-Service03 Mar 2025

This is the key finding in the EIT Urban Mobility Better Mobility Trend report, based on insights from over 300 startups and 100 industry and academic experts across Europe.

Public transportation: the challenges and priorities

Road travel27 Feb 2025

The 2025 State of Public Transportation Report reveals driver safety, recruitment and retention is the top priority while the adoption of AI technologies is slow.

Innovation centre partnership to apply AI in mass transit

AI and Machine Learning13 Feb 2025

Cubic’s multi-million-pound investment aims to address transportation’s most critical challenges in collaboration with experts from Imperial College London.

US mayors urge Congress not to scrap clean energy tax credits

Batteries and renewables11 Feb 2025

Clean energy tax credits secure millions in cost-savings for communities through elective pay, build American energy independence, and help reduce pollution.

Toronto to deploy AI-powered video enforcement on streetcars

AI and Machine Learning10 Feb 2025

Artificial intelligence-assisted video analytics and automated ticketing solution to be deployed for the third largest public transit system in North America.

Atlanta seeks public input on next gen bus network

Citizen engagement05 Feb 2025

Insights gathered during the public engagement period will help refine the strategic redesign of 100 bus routes to deliver a smarter, faster and better network.

Williamsburg Area Transit Authority launches mobile ticketing

Mobility-as-a-Service04 Feb 2025

Williamsburg Area Transit Authority introduces new Masabi fare payment system alongside integrated dispatch and vehicle location technologies from Equans.

Consortium to drive global digital mobility innovation

Mobility-as-a-Service04 Feb 2025

Almaviva and FS Group will focus on digital solutions in areas such as traffic and transport planning and management, digital twins and mobility-as-a-service.

Eco-friendly tram extension begins operations in Florence

Rail Travel03 Feb 2025

Tramway operator Gest has begun operations of the new extension of its T2 tramway line, connecting Peretola Airport to San Marco Square in the Italian city.

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