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Smart piece by Julia Angwin on the frazzling effect from many journey navigation apps, which prioritize speed or trip duration over routes that are more enjoyable for the user. It doesn't have to be this way - which is why Via and Citymapper actively factor in deeper levels of customization (like minimizing annoying detours or strange turns!) to our routing algorithms.
Hear from Paul TenHaken, the Mayor of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as he discusses the success of his city’s SAM On Demand — an innovative, tech-enabled transit service — along with a heartfelt rider story. Within just a few months of its launch, SAM On Demand, has proven to boost job access, increase ridership, and promote affordable living for local residents. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDAQdhYy
There’s a surprising blocker for US cities tapping into state or federal funding: grant writing. As Bloomberg News has reported, local governments who lack the capacity or bandwidth to undergo lengthy and complex grant application processes could be left out of historic investments. Luckily, our grant experts can help. We’ve helped our partners in more than 40 US cities win up to $65 million in grants for transit projects. 👇 Read on to see how we can support your application. https://hubs.li/Q02JdsNh0
🏅The Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony is just about here and Citymapper's got you covered!🏅 Navigate #Paris2024 like a gold medalist with real-time updates on closed stations and seamless directions to your seat. https://lnkd.in/gA5eVJ3V
We're excited to introduce the Runtime Analyzer, a new integration that brings Swiftly, Inc. real-time bus departure data into the Remix planning tools you know and love. Check it out!
🇳🇿 🥳 Congratulations to our partner, the Greater Wellington Regional Council, on an amazing milestone! Metlink On-Demand, a microtransit service in Tawa, north of Wellington in New Zealand, has hit 100,000 rides this month! Your dedication to providing convenient, highly-efficient, and sustainable transit options has truly made an impact in the community. Here’s to the next 100k rides! 🙌
Integrierte, flexible Mobilitätsangebote für die Verkehrssysteme der Zukunft? 💡 Dr. Eva Fraedrich aus dem Via Partnerships Team schreibt in ihrem Artikel über die Herausforderungen des linien- und fahrplanbasierten ÖPNV und wie maßgeschneiderte bedarfsgerechte Angebote helfen können, diese zu adressieren.
Partnerships Principal at Via | On demand mobility and autonomous driving expert | Innovative and sustainable transport advocate
🚍 Der traditionelle ÖPNV ist im Kern genial: Er bietet Planbarkeit, Zuverlässigkeit und immense Beförderungskapazitäten. Allerdings beeinträchtigen ineffiziente Nutzung, Fahrpersonalmangel und schlecht ausgelastete Fahrzeuge immer häufiger seine Attraktivität. ⚙️ Hier kommen flexible On-Demand-Systeme ins Spiel, die den linien- und fahrplanbasierten ÖPNV ergänzen oder teilweise sogar ersetzen können. Bei Via arbeiten wir an maßgeschneiderten Verkehrsangeboten für moderne und integrierte Mobilität, die immer genau dort eingesetzt werden, wo sie gebraucht werden - mit einem klaren Mehrwert für die Nutzer:innen. 📰 Im Artikel geht es neben den typischen Herausforderungen auch darum, wo und wie wir moderne und integrierte Mobilität bei Via umsetzen, sei es im schleswig-holsteinischen Neumünster, in der Region Hannover oder in der US-amerikanischen Stadt Sioux Falls. https://lnkd.in/dHcaj_uY #ÖPNV #OnDemand #Mobilitätswende #IntegrierteMobilität
🇩🇪 New partnership with Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr AöR (VRR), the Rhine-Ruhr public transport association in Germany! 🎊 Since the kickoff of the 2024 European Football Championship, Citymapper has been helping VRR provide accurate navigation for tourists and locals in host cities like Dortmund, Düsseldorf and Gelsenkirchen. Even as the tournament's final whistle approaches, travelers throughout the Rhine-Ruhr will continue to benefit from our real-time transport guidance that minimizes the impact of disruptions. Learn more ➡ https://lnkd.in/eiQgwi7p #Euros2024 #publictransport
