Passenger Information News
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.