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Infotainment
‘Infotainment’, a portmanteau of ‘information’ and ‘entertainment’ gives passengers both relevant journey information as well as access to entertainment services, such as television, music and radio in order to increase passenger experience. Suppliers in this section create both the hardware and the software aspects of passenger infotainment.
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Passenger Information
Passenger information, given to passengers on dedicated passenger information displays or directly to their smartphones via apps etc. allows passengers to plan their journeys, find out timetables and get information about delays, cancellations or other disruptions. Operators can additionally use these displays or services to generate additional revenue by selling advertising space. The suppliers in this section provide passenger information solutions, such as the displays, or the necessary software components.
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Surveillance & CCTV
Surveillance and CCTV solutions are designed to keep passengers and staff safe and assets such as vehicles and infrastructure protected by acting as a deterrent. These can be on board buses or at bus stops. In addition, this area covers body-worn CCTV cameras, which can capture both audio and video. CCTV technology also assists in the management and investigation of major incidents and in traffic monitoring. This section features suppliers who manufacture surveillance and CCTV-related products as well as all the latest news, videos and information on this area.
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Ticketing
Ticketing comprises both hardware and software, from paper tickets to card readers and ticket vending machines on the one hand and reservation and ticketing software and apps on the other. Paperless tickets are becoming increasingly commonplace, with smart ticketing – tickets that can be loaded on to smartcards or mobile phones – becoming the norm. This section features suppliers who specialise in all aspects of ticketing and fare collection for the transport sector. You will find a directory of them below. You will also find the latest ticketing news here, including updates about events in the ticketing field such as Transport Ticketing Global.
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Wifi
Smartphones and other portable devices such as tablets and laptops have become ubiquitous. Passengers using the public transport network now expect to access wifi during their journey for leisure or work purposes. Operators not only increase their attractiveness to potential passengers by providing free wifi, they can also use it to gather insightful data on their customers. You will find a directory of suppliers who provide wifi solutions to the transport sector here, along with the latest industry updates, videos and images.
Digital Passenger Solutions News
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Verra Mobility Partners with Hayden AI for Traffic Solutions
Verra Mobility has announced a partnership with Hayden AI to develop new technology solutions aimed at improving road safety.
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A Day with MaaS Scotland
Snapper Services attended the MaaS Scotland Conference, a leading event shaping the future of Mobility-as-a-Service.
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National Express West Midlands Tickets Now Available on Uber
National Express West Midlands (NXWM), Uber and Masabi have partnered to launch NXWM bus tickets in the Uber app.
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ALLNET and WAVECOM Agree on Sales Partnership
ALLNET and WAVECOM TECHNOLOGIES have agreed on an exclusive sales partnership for the German market.
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UK Government Announces Grants for Bus Accessible Information
The UK government has announced 4.65 million GBP in funding to support bus upgrades that will provide real-time travel information.
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New Journey Planner Launched for Manchester's Bee Network
A journey planner and live bus tracker have been added to the Bee Network app as Transport for Greater Manchester launches phase two of bus …
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German PTO Deploys Occupancy Solution by NEXCOM & Isarsoft
A German public transport operator has recently deployed new AI powered occupancy software from NEXCOM & Isarsoft into its transit ecosystem…
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NEXCOM Leading the Future Embedded System
After 10 years, NEXCOM is back at Embedded World 2024 from 9-11 April. Meet the team at Hall 5, Stand 5-253.
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Navaho Supports UK Bus Awards 2023
Navaho supported the UK Bus Awards 2023 by providing wayfinding screens displaying table plans and up-to-the-minute travel updates.
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Connecting Ontario Northland with Onboard Passenger Wi-Fi
ONTC introduces its new onboard Passenger Wi-Fi (by way of an Icomera X-Series mobile access router) and entertainment portal (GoView).
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Wavecom Attended Busworld Europe 2023
Wavecom recently attended the largest bus and coach-only B2B exhibition in the world, Busworld Europe 2023.
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Integrating Transit’s Rate-My-Ride with Mosaiq Insights
Snapper Services is joining forces with Transit, combining bus network performance reporting with real passenger insights.
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Lifting Public Transit Performance With Individual Journey Views
Snapper Services makes improving public transit performance easy by providing comprehensive network and individual journey views.
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Wavecom Presents Its Connectivity Solutions at Busworld 2023
From 7-12 October, Wavecom exhibited at Busworld Europe in Brussels to showcase its wireless communication and IoT solutions.
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New Integration Connects Vontas, Swiftly, and Transit
A new data integration between Vontas, Swiftly, and Transit allows information to flow seamlessly between the three platforms.
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How Swiftly and Transit Put Bus Detours on the Map
Agencies partnered with both Transit and Swiftly can now easily input detours and have them intuitively displayed to app users in real time.
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Icomera Unveils the X7 Mobile Connectivity & Applications Router
Icomera’s new X7 router is a gateway to a powerful centralised connectivity platform, supporting multiple, resource-intensive applications.
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How Can Artificial Intelligence Support Public Transport Operators?
Stratio explores the ways in which artificial intelligence can support public transport operators in achieving their goals.
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NEXCOM Advancing Mobility Systems for Public Transit at APTA
NEXCOM will showcase its infotainment, video surveillance, and edge AI computing solutions for public transit at the APTA Expo 2023.
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Transit Agencies and Onboard Systems Need a Single Source of Connectivity
Icomera presents 5 reasons why transit agencies and onboard systems only need a single source of connectivity.
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BasiGo and AC Mobility to Bring Electric Buses to Rwanda
BasiGo has partnered with AC Mobility to launch its Pay-As-You-Drive electric bus service in Rwanda.
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World Wi-Fi Day 2023: An Interview with Mats Karlsson
Mats Karlsson discusses how technological advances are helping meet the growing data demands of both passengers and transport operators.
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Snapper Services & Analytics Engines Partnership
Snapper Services is boosting its data analytics offering through a new partnership with data-driven software business Analytics Engines.
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A Holistic Approach to Service Delivery
In a recent Swiftly webinar, three transit agency representatives shared best practices for reliable transport service delivery.
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Snapper Services Launches Bus Driver App
Snapper Services is boosting the reliability of bus information in the UK with the launch of its bus driver mobile application, Mosaiq Go.
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Transit Innovation Workshop Recap
At Swiftly's Transit Innovation Workshop, attendees discussed the challenges facing transit agencies and how evolving technology can help.
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Ubiquitous Connectivity & the Role of Aggregation in Transportation
Icomera sheds light on the role of aggregation in meeting increasing operator demands and passenger expectations of reliable connectivity.
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UK Government Further Extends £2 Bus Fare Cap
The UK government has extended the 2 GBP bus fare scheme until 31 October 2023. It will then be set at 2.50 GBP until November 2024.
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News: Transit Tech Lab Update
Swiftly selected for pilot to improve real-time passenger information and system performance for New York City Transit and NJ TRANSIT.
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Icomera Customers Recognized 2023 Passengers’ Choice Awards
Icomera customers have been recognized in the 2023 Passengers’ Choice Awards for Excellence in Ground Travel.
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UK: DfT Introduces Rules to Require Audiovisual Route Information on Buses
UK: The Department for Transport is introducing rules requiring bus operators to make audiovisual route information available on board buses…
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Transport for Greater Manchester Trials Real-Time Bus Information Boards
Transport for Greater Manchester is installing real-time bus information in locations such as the city centre and NHS hospitals.
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Société de transport de Montréal Trials New Bus Detour Tool
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) and Transit are trialling a new tool to help passengers manage detours on its bus network.
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Sqills to Attend the Smart City Summit & Expo in Taiwan
Sqills will attend the Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from 28 March to 31 March 2023.
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Snapper Launches Mosaiq™ at Transport Ticketing Global 2023
Snapper Services is creating more reliable public transit networks with the launch of its data and analytics solution, Mosaiq.
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TfL to Install More than 300 Real-Time Bus Information Boards
Transport for London (TfL) is installing more than 300 new real-time bus countdown signs to make bus travel easier across the UK capital.
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US: FlixBus and Greyhound Integrate Booking and Technology Services
Greyhound and FlixBus have now fully integrated their technology and booking services to provide an extended intercity bus network.
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Transit Leaders on the State of Public Transit 2023
Swiftly recently held its annual webinar, featuring transit leaders discussing the State of Public Transit in 2023.
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Six Key Factors Changing the Bus Industry
John Busskohl from Icomera discusses the six factors changing the bus and motorcoach industries in the shadow of Covid-19.
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Bust Your Ghost Buses with Manual and Auto Cancellations
Swiftly offers solutions to bust the ghost bus phenomenon – endless delays to public transport that leave passengers frustrated.
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UK Government Extends £2 Bus Fare Cap
The UK government is providing up to 75 million GBP to keep the single bus fare cap at 2 GBP until the end of June 2023.
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Real-Time Information Solutions Driving Smarter Mobility
Real-time information (RTPI) systems can significantly improve the experience of those travelling via public transport.
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Stratio & Keolis Predictive Maintenance and Remote Diagnostics
Stratio has been working with Keolis Group to implement Predictive Fleet Maintenance and Remote Diagnostics.
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Five Trends from the 2023 State of Public Transit Report
Swiftly dig into public transit’s most important topics in the 2023 State of Public Transit Report, taking the pulse of the transit industry…
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Real-Time Feedback Improving Operational Performance
Icomera discusses the capacity for real-time passenger feedback to identify and fix issues relating to onboard assets.
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The Bus-News Magazine Issue 1 2023 Is Here!
In this issue: a look at the £2 bus fare cap in England, how to encourage modal shift to buses and the purpose of autonomous vehicles.
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Keeping Students Connected at the University of Colorado Boulder
The University of Colorado in Boulder has been using Swiftly's operational management software for its campus bus services since 2017.
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Introducing Headsign Connector: Reliable Headsigns at Last
Swiftly's new Headsign Connector tackles headsign inaccuracies by using routers, instead of the traditional (and expensive) CAD/AVL VLUs.
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What Does the Future of Transport Connectivity Look Like?
Nomad Digital explores the trends and innovations that will revolutionise the future of transport connectivity.
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In-Vehicle Telematics Computer VTC 7260-xC4 Leads the Way
NEXCOM’s in-vehicle AI-aided telematics computer, VTC 7260-xC4, is used as the core of vehicles to help deploy a wide range of applications.
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UK: 130 Bus Operators to Implement £2 Fare Cap
The UK government has confirmed that 130 bus operators will take part in its 2 GBP fare cap scheme from January to March 2023.
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Compact PCs Pave Way for Vehicle and Railway Applications
NEXCOM introduces the VTC 1031 and nROK 1031, its compact mid-range vehicle and railway PCs, helping to fulfil commuters’ busy lifestyles.
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Monapass – One App, One Account, for Open Ticket Mobility
Flowbird has developed a unique ‘open ticket’ mobile platform that delivers a ‘one-app, one-account’ environment.
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Translink Achieves Milestone on Road to ABT System for NI
Translink has completed a significant milestone in the rollout of a national account-based ticketing (ABT) system covering Northern Ireland.
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Sqills Will Be at the World Passenger Festival as a Gold Sponsor
Sqills is very proud to be a Gold Sponsor at this year’s World Passenger Festival at the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam.
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Ridango to Develop Public Transport Ticketing System for Vilnius
Ridango has signed a contract with Vilnius public transport authority to upgrade its public transport ticketing system.
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Snapper Services Repositions & Strengthens European Presence
New Zealand-based tech company Snapper Services is boosting its data and analytics offering as it expands its presence in the UK.
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Sweden's Skånetrafiken Expands Ridership with Swiftly
Skånetrafiken has partnered with Swiftly to execute a bold vision for expanding public transport in Southern Sweden.
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European Conferences: Meet With Swiftly This Fall!
The Swiftly team is thrilled to be attending four transport conferences in Europe before the end of the year.
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Flowbird Announces New CEO
Flowbird board member Bertrand Barthelemy has stepped back from his CEO role, announcing his successor in the process.
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Flowbird Smart Ticketing Systems for Bus Operators and Mobility
At the Euro Bus Expo 2022, Flowbird will be exhibiting its latest innovations in smart ticketing, payments and mobile apps for bus operators…
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A Year in Product Innovation Heading into APTA TRANSform
Looking ahead to APTA TRANSform, join Swiftly for a tour of a year’s worth of product innovation for its Connected Transit Platform.
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Navigating Transit Challenges and Opportunities
Swiftly CEO Jonny Simkin and Modaxo’s Paul Comfort offer a view on the evolution of transit technology to suit the needs of agencies.
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UK: National Express Collaborates with Uber Travel
UK coach operator, National Express has teamed up with Uber to enhance the passenger booking experience and offer exclusive discounts.
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Join Sqills at InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin
Sqills, part of Siemens as of last year, will be present at InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin held from September 20th to 23rd.
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All Aboard America! Holdings Takes on the Connected Journey
AAAHI, the 4th largest transportation company in the US, has partnered with Icomera for onboard connectivity & elevated passenger experience…
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Switch Mobility and Chalo to Deploy 5000 Electric Buses in India
Switch Mobility are collaborating with Chalo, an Indian transport technology company, to deploy 5,000 electric buses in India.
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Flowbird Features in the "Ticketing in MaaS" Handbook
Flowbird is proud to have contributed to the “Ticketing in MaaS Handbook” published by the UITP and the Smart Ticketing Alliance (STA).
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The Fanless In-Vehicle Computer VTC 210, Break Ground for Smart Traffic
NEXCOM's highly dependable VTC 210, the fanless in-vehicle computer, handles various telematics applications reliably.
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BJCTA Partners with Flowbird To Deliver Cloud Based Ticketing System
BJCTA partners with Flowbird to deliver a new cloud-based, integrated ticketing solution for their Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.
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Flowbird Showcases Seamless Mobility at Transport Ticketing Global
Flowbird’s pathway to easier, safer and quicker mobility will be showcased at Transport Ticketing Global at London Olympia from 28-29 June.
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Flowbird Account Based Ticketing: Enabling Frictionless Travel for Bus
Flowbird's new account based ticketing (ABT) will enable a future of frictionless travel for bus operators and their customers.
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How Today’s Public Transit Agencies Must Think About Efficiency
Icomera discusses how public transit agencies must begin thinking about efficiency, leveraging today's positive momentum.
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What Are the Biggest Benefits of Real-Time Passenger Information in 2022?
Nomad Digital discusses the top three benefits offered by real-time passenger information that are driving the market forward.
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Experience the Magic of Onboard Entertainment
Icomera's connectivity solutions improve onboard entertainment on buses, allowing passengers to enjoy their journey.
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Thank You for Visiting Us at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2022!
Flowbird was delighted to accompany you in your mobility projects, by presenting their latest mobility innovations at Intertraffic Amsterdam…
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£7 Billion in Government Funding to Boost UK Bus Services
The UK government has granted funding to 31 areas to level up local bus services outside London as part of the bus transformation programme.
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Flowbird Will Be Attending Intertraffic Amsterdam 2022!
Flowbird team are proud to attend Intertraffic Amsterdam 2022 from 29th of March until the 1st of April at stand 10.308.
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Daktronics Expands Factories to Support Demand for LED Displays
Daktronics is currently expanding production capabilities in multiple factory locations to support increased demand.
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Webinar: How Iceland Communicates Changes to Service
Join Swiftly on 3rd March to learn how Strætó communicates changes to service and increases visibility across departments and with passenger…
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NEXCOM Partners with AI Chipmaker Hailo to Launch Next-Generation Vehicular Telematics Solution
The NEXCOM in-vehicle computer VTC 1021 features the Hailo-8™ AI acceleration module, enabling best-in-class AI performance at the edge.
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Advanced Connectivity Launches Onboard Swarthout Coaches
Swarthout Coaches is enhancing its entire fleet of coaches with Icomera’s advanced Internet connectivity platform for passenger Wi-Fi.
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Relax - Flowbird Technology is the Antidote to 3G Anxiety
Flowbird explains how their onboard ticket technology helps future-proof Bus operators for the phasing-out of 3G communications.
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Digital Kiosks Installed for Transit Authority of River City
Red Dot Digital Media has completed a Metro corridor rebuild project, installing digital kiosks for the Transit Authority of River City.
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Why Does Internet Access in Public Transport Make Travel Time Productive?
Nomad Digital explores how internet access on public transport can encourage ridership, reduce car dependency, and make transportation more …
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VTC 7252-7C4IP Brings Reinforced Monitoring for Safer Public Vehicles
The latest IP65-grade in-vehicle computer, VTC 7252-7C4IP, with features beyond surveillance, enables a higher level of security.
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4 Trends Steering the Passenger Experience Through 2022
The North American motorcoach industry is experiencing a transformation, with new first-class services emerging across all markets.
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How On-Board Internet Access Can Encourage Passengers to Use Public Transport
Nomad Digital take a look at some of the benefits and positive impacts that Wi-Fi on public transport can have on the lives of passengers.
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BC Transit to Install NextRide Bus Location Technology
BC Transit will install real-time location technology on buses throughout the province as part of the agency's NextRide initiative.
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NEXCOM’s Compact ATC 3530 Brings IP67 Protection to In-Vehicle AI Edge Computing
The NEXCOM ATC 3530 harnesses the power of NVIDIA® Jetson Xavier™ NX by combining in-vehicle functionality with AI-aided recognition computi…
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Tisséo, Flowbird and CIC Deploy Open Payments in Toulouse
Tisséo Collectivités has chosen Flowbird’s Open Payments solution to enhance the travel experience for users on the multimodal network.
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Solutions Designed by Flowbird Win Innovation and Digital Mobility Award
Open Payment solutions, designed and deployed by Flowbird, won both the Innovation and Digital Mobility Prize at the 2021 Mobility Awards.
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Lothian Adopts Weekly Capping with Support from Flowbird
Lothian Buses extends its ‘TapTapCap’ travel scheme to include weekly fare capping across Edinburgh city network with support from Flowbird.
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Ubitransport Opens Its Mobility Platform to Flowbird
Ubitransport and Flowbird announce partnership to make open payment accessible to everyone using public transport.
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Bus Back Better with Flowbird
Flowbird launches new technology package, Bus Back Better. Ticking all the boxes for the Department for Transport's vision for future travel…
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Bus Back Better With Bus Ticketing and Payments Specialists
Flowbird, the bus ticketing and payments specialists, launch a new bus technology package to help operators transform customer experience.
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The MTA and NYCDOT Unveil Plan to Improve Bus Services in New York City
The MTA and NYCDOT have together unveiled a plan to improve bus services in New York, increasing speeds and enhancing passenger experience.
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Sqills to Join Siemens Mobility
Siemens Mobility acquires Sqills, a leading SaaS provider for inventory management, reservation, and ticketing software.
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Content Changes Are Now Synchronised through OBIS
Nomad Digital's OBIS solution has been developed with the operator’s needs in mind and the passenger as the end-user.
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Flowbird MaaS Solution
Flowbird’s Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solution brings together unique and world leading expertise in transport, parking and payment system…
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Leading the Open Payments Revolution on the Road to MaaS
A core element on the pathway to mobility as a service (MaaS) is Flowbird’s innovation in open payments aiming to enable a smarter future.
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International Spotlight Falls on MaaS in Monaco
Flowbird’s deployment of a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solution for Monaco has been recognised at an international awards event.
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Nomad Digital Expands into New Markets
Nomad Digital expands into new markets with its Road Connectivity product, bringing its expertise to buses, road freight and mining vehicles…
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Mwasalat Misr Brings Smart Mobility to Cairo with LIT Transit
Operator Mwasalat Misr has transformed Cairo towards a sustainable future with smart transport solutions using technology from LIT Transit.
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MaaS from Flowbird – A New Era of Mobility
Digital innovation from Flowbird is enabling cities, TOCs and passengers to embrace a new era of transportation enabled by MaaS.
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Sqills Now Powers Italian Bus Startup Itabus
Sqills, provider of the ‘S3 Passenger’ platform for public transport, is proud to announce the Go-Live for the Italian bus company Itabus.
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Blackpool Transport Sign New 3-Year Contract With Passenger
Bus and tram operator Blackpool Transport has renewed its contract with Passenger, the UK’s leading digital transport services provider.
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Flowbird Announces Appointment of UK Managing Director
Flowbird Transport Intelligence announce the appointment of David Thompson as Managing Director taking over from Owen Griffith.
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Passenger Announces Five-Year Partnership with the Go-Ahead Group
Passenger will be delivering 15 apps and six websites for Go-Ahead Group’s UK bus operations as part of a new five-year contract.
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Moovit Unveils New Features: Real-Time Crowding and Accessibility
Moovit now shows how crowded a bus is in real-time, and if it’s wheelchair accessible, helping riders plan journeys with confidence.
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Nomad Digital Launch Engage Portal
Nomad Digital's Engage Portal delivers on-demand, managed-content directly to passenger devices, such as tablets, smartphones, or laptops.
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Cubic Announces Global Launch of Umo Platforms
Cubic Transportation Systems launches Umo, a flexible suite of platforms including intuitive fare payment and multi-modal trip planning.
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Madrid Trials Papercast Solar Powered E-paper Bus Stop Signs
CRTM has added the zero energy consumption Papercast displays to its existing network of LED panels in Madrid.
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RRTA Unveils Contactless Mobile Payment Option for Customers
RRTA’s Go Mobile contactless payment system allows RRTA customers to use their mobile phones to pay for their fare or bus passes.
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RTC Southern Nevada Partners with Transit App for Crowding Information
RTC has partnered with Transit to provide real-time crowding information to help riders make informed decisions about trip planning.
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Moovit Joins Forces with UK Department for Transport
The Department for Transport is working with Moovit, accessing and using the Bus Open Data Service, to help riders better plan their journey…
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Wabtec and Keolis Group Sign Global Cooperation Agreement
Wabtec Corporation and Keolis Group will partner on commercial activities and development of products for transit and freight industries.
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Transport for the North Launches New Open Data Tool
Transport for the North has announced the launch of ‘Create Fares Data Service’ to help bus operators to publish fares online and in apps.
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O-City Drives Contactless Payments across Nairobi Bus Services
O-CITY’s platform will make fare collection more transparent between the bus owners and drivers with contactless payments in Nairobi.
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AC Transit Offering Real-Time Onboard Crowding Information
The Rider Capacity Feature from AC Transit offers live and real-time onboard crowding information 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
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MTA Pilots App to Help Blind and Low-Vision Bus Riders
The NaviLens app provides the location and distance to the nearest stop, time the next bus arrives, how busy it is and aids with boarding.
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Dubai's RTA to Install 151 Real-Time Smart Screens for Buses
Dubai's RTA will soon complete the first stage of installing smart screens at public bus stations to display real-time bus updates.
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Daktronics Showing New High Brightness Chip-On-Board Product at ISE 2020
Daktronics will be showing new technology including a high brightness chip-on-board product at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE).
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Monitor Vehicles 24/7 with the nROK 6222/VTC 6222 Mobile Computing Solution
NEXCOM introduces the fundamental solution to these concerns with the nROK 6222/VTC 6222, a rugged mobile computer.
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Cutting Edge In-Vehicle Computing Now a Reality with the ATC 8010 AI Edge PC
NEXCOM is ushering in the future of in-vehicle AI edge computing with the ATC 8010 AI edge in-vehicle computer.
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NEXCOM’s Mobile Communication Hubs Connect the Way
NEXCOM introduces its latest series of mobile communication hubs, with five adaptable expansion slots for cellular connectivity and alternat…