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Kolumbus is launching Self-driving buses Pilot in Stavanger Norway

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Empowering the Unbanked: How Mobility Wallets are revolutionizing Transit in Los Angeles

Many transit agencies are looking to push for more digitalization of ticketing and introducing digital modes for ticketing and reducing
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MTR Hong Kong to Upgrade Automatic Fare Collection System with New Gates and Credit Card Payment Option

MTR (Mass Transit Railway), established in 1975, is a public transportation company based in Hong Kong. The company currently operates
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Earn rewards for making sustainable travel choices though Sojo app

The pandemic has changed riders’ behavior as working from home is becoming the norm. This has a big impact on

Mastercard partnered with Ubirider to launch MaaS App

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. The company is looking to expand its portfolio in the

South Korea unveiled the “Mobility Innovation Roadmap” to transform the cities

The mobility sector is undergoing major transformation owing to advancements in information and communication technology. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure
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China released draft rules to accelerate the deployment of autonomous vehicles

China is accelerating the development of autonomous (driverless or self-driving) vehicle technology in the country. Ministry of Transport has published
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JR East launched Tokyo Nudge App to improve customer experience

East Japan Railways Company (JR-East) launch the TokyoNudge App to improve customer satisfaction through personalized digital user experiences. It includes
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JR East launched Journey Planner with in-train Congestion Monitoring

JR East is one of the largest train operators in Japan and has invested in the Mobility as a Service
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BEST Mumbai launched National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) for buses

Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has become the first public transportation service in the country to roll out National
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Kyiv Digital App: From a transportation app to a life-saving app

Kyiv Digital app was originally launched as a smartphone app to allow local residents in Kyiv to pay utility bills
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BMTC launched an app for digital bus passes on a trial basis

Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) launched a three-month pilot for mobile-based digital passes for passengers in the city. BMTC is
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Google Map launched Last Mile Fleet Delivery Solution for e-commerce industry

The pandemic accelerated the growth of e-commerce and delivery businesses. According to Pitney Bowes (2020), parcel shipping exceeds 131 billion
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Uber tie-up with Yellow Taxis companies in New York City

Uber finally announced its partnership with Yellow Taxis in New York, USA. The partnership between Uber and Yellow taxis is
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Costa Rica launched national electronic payment system for public transportation

Contactless transactions became a popular mode of transaction in public transport owing to the pandemic. Costa Rica is one of
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Guangzhou launched first driverless bus line with L4 autonomous driving buses

The city of Guangzhou launched the first L4 autonomous driving public bus line for public use. The bus is operating
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South Korea allowed ridesharing officially in the country

South Korea was one of the few countries which had very strict regulations for taxis and ride-sharing companies. In fact,
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Tallinn launched Digital Transport Model to improve Urban Planning

Estonia is one of the leading digital economies in the world and has one of the highest numbers of startups
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MTR added more e-wallet options for QR code payment options for riders

MTR is the rail transit network operator in Hong Kong and has been rated among the best rail operators in
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Budapest launched BudapestGo app to move towards MaaS

Budapesti Közlekedési Központot (BKK) is a public transport company in Budapest, carrying around 4.2 million riders every day. The agency

RTC Quebec launched “Bus + Car Sharing” package as first step towards MaaS

The Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) operates public transportation in Quebec City, Canada, with 563 vehicles and 4,223

Belgium has launched Mobility Dashboard to share key transportation data points

Belgium has become one of the first countries to monitor and share key aspects of mobility in the country through

MRTA Bangkok launched a trial of cEMV payment system

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) has launched a pilot to test EMV open-loop payment system on Blue and Purple
Kolumbus, public transit operator in Rogaland (Norway) in partnership with Vy, is launching a 8.3 meters long self-driving bus with
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STM is installing rear-view mirror Cameras for its Buses

In order to improve driving condition, Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will install a camera system in two buses

Los Angeles’s Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Connected Bus Signal Priority System will be ready by 2025

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) launched NextGen Bus System program in October 2020. One of the
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Transport for NSW will start trial of Mobility-as-a-Service app with subscription options

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) launched a one-year trial of the digital version of Opal card in Sydney, Australia, in December

China will end New Energy Vehicles subsidy by 2022

China is the biggest market of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), both for manufacturing and users. More than 3 million electric

China will expand V2X and advanced Autonomous Driving application

Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission (CAC) of China is an apex body for policy formulation and implementation body for internet-related issues.

Grupo Ruiz launched an electric bus pilot in Madrid

Grupo Ruiz, a bus management company, is launching the pilot 12 meters irizar ie tram buses in Madrid, Spain. The

Taiwan authorized plan to launch National MaaS Platform

Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communication (MOTC) authorized a MaaS plan for four counties and cities in Taiwan including Kaohsiung

Moscow will be testing its MaaS application soon

Moscow’s Department of Transport (DoT) is planning to test its MaaS (Mobility as a Service) platform – MultiTransport. The subscription

Bus and Train: World’s First ‘dual-mode vehicle’ launched in Japan

The Asa Coast Railway Co. Ltd. is one of the key rail operator in Japan, providing rail services in Tourist

European Union adopted New Urban Mobility Framework to move towards sustainable urban mobility

Transportation plays a key role to make cities liveable, equitable, sustainable, and healthy. European Commission committed to reducing 90% emission

BVG introduces Edible Hemp Ticket

BVG (Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe), a public transport operator in Berlin, is always known for its innovative marketing campaign. BVG has launched

MTA Maryland launched new Real-time Bus Crowding Information

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) become the latest agency to share real-time bus crowding levels

SEA Singapore partnered with BlueBird to launch Mobility Services

Sea Limited is a leading global consumer internet company founded in Singapore. The company is the largest technology player in
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Hyderabad Metro launched Paytm Transit Card to use one card for all transactions

Hyderabad Metro became the third operator to partner with Paytm Payments Bank Limited to launch “Paytm Transit Card”. The card

SMRT Singapore completed the implementation of a Predictive Decision Support System (PDSS)

SMRT Trains has successfully completed the implementation of a Predictive Decision Support System (PDSS) for North-South and East-West lines in

Metro-North Railroad add availability feature to Google map

Passenger flow or crowd management became a hot topic during the pandemic as public transit agencies were required to follow

Moscow Metro launches Face Pay System

Many transit agencies in China and Japan has experimented with facial recognition fare payment system, including Shenzhen Metro and JR

Transport for London provides real-time crowdedness level on TfL Go app

The pandemic pushed TfL (Transport for London) to change its strategy to promote in-house app – TfL Go. The agency

AMT Genoa starts trial of Congestion Monitoring System on buses

AMT Genoa launched the trial of a congestion monitoring system on city buses in Genoa to ease mobility across the

Brazil launched Open Source Platform (DOJOT) for IoT

The Brazilian Innovation Funding Agency and the Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation supported the development of an Open Source

Arlington, Texas expands On-Demand Transportation Network

Arlington, Texas has been an early adopter of “micro-transit” — an on-demand, flexible minibus service and launched the first pilot
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LTA Singapore installed AI-powered Transit Bus Surveillance Solution

With the rapid development of AI technology and its various application scenarios, many governments are accelerating the process of adopting

Nomago, a Bus Operator in Slovenia, implemented Transit Management Platform with IOT

Nomago is one of the largest bus operators in the CEE region in Europe, having more than 1,000 employees and

The Netherlands awarded contact to build National Mobility as a Service Platform

The Netherlands is the first country in the world, which is looking to build national mobility as a service platform.

Google to make it easier to pay for transport through maps

Google Maps has added new features to enable travelers to pay for transport tickets and street parking within the app,

Realtime personalized alerts about Service Disruptions and Train Occupancy in Interurban Trains in Catalonia

Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC), an interurban network operator in Catalonia, has deployed real-time personalized alerts for the

Malaga, Spain starts Autonomous Bus trial with 12-meter-long bus

The city of Málaga is the first place in Europe to start a trial of full-size electric autonomous electric buses.

RTA Dubai is using Artificial Intelligence to ease crowds in Dubai Metro

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is launching a pilot to manage crowds at metro stations during peak hours, using artificial

Movia launched pilot to measure Occupancy Monitoring with Smartphones in Buses

Denmark, Covid-19 regulations have limited the number of passengers allowed on buses. Every seat can be used but only half

LA Metro initiated NextGen Program to restructure the Bus Network

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) is the country’s second-largest bus system. However, the city has seen

TMB Barcelona used Autonomous Robots with UVC to disinfect Trains

Ultraviolet light is lethal to viruses, but it also hurts people, which is why it is applied by fully autonomous robots Metro Barcelona

Digitalization platform for Maintenance, Operations and Energy in Metro Barcelona

TMB Barcelona has co-developed with a local university-based startup an integrated digitalization platform that helps in gathering data from different

NYC is testing powerful UV light to kill the coronavirus on subways and buses

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority launched its pilot to use to disinfect New York City’s subways and buses. MTA is planning to

TMB Barcelona tested VU light to disinfect Facilities and Escalators in Metro Stations

TMB Barcelona is testing UVC ultraviolet light rays to escalators and certain spaces in metro station facilities, as a reinforcement

RTA Dubai uses Artificial Intelligence to monitor Taxi Drivers on-road behavior

RTA (Road Transport Authority) Dubai deploys artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to monitor the behavior of taxi drivers in cooperation with

Transdev UK monitors Bus Capacity using Passenger Crowdsourced Data

Transdev UK, in partnership with Passenger, adopted a crowdsourcing approach in addition to Ticketer’s passenger counting feature across Yorkshire and

MTR Hong Kong co-invented a Robot to Disinfect Rolling Stock

MTR has co-invented with Avalon a remote-controlled robot to ensure the rolling stock in Hong Kong is disinfected amid the