These acquisitions come at a time of strong momentum in the TransitTech industry, with technology and innovation paving the way for a new generation of smart and flexible transportation solutions.įounded in 2012, Via pioneered the TransitTech category by using new technologies to develop public mobility systems - optimizing networks of buses, shuttles, wheelchair accessible vehicles, school buses, autonomous vehicles, and electric vehicles around the globe. Via's acquisition of Citymapper follows its successful acquisitions of Remix in 2021 and Fleetonomy in 2020.
Following the acquisition, the Citymapper app will continue to be available to its worldwide user base, and Via anticipates it will further expand Citymapper's global reach. Cities and transit agencies will have access to Via's software platform which enables them to plan transit networks that are responsive and resilient to rapidly changing needs, to operate smart multi-modal transportation systems, and to use data to continually enhance performance - now unified with an optimized experience for riders from Citymapper. The Citymapper product will be integrated into Via's TransitTech platform. Citymapper's powerful technology and algorithms, which incorporate real-time public transit data and take into account information on disruptions and delays, enable an exceptional journey-planning experience that offers the most accurate and timely recommendations. that matter most to them, and Citymapper's app will help them select the best option and navigate their travel in real time.
Users can plan a trip based on the criteria - transit mode, arrival time, trip duration, cost, etc. More than 50M users in over 100 cities have used Citymapper to plan their journeys - using a combination of public transit, walking, cycling, scooters, taxis, and other locally available options. Founded in 2012, Citymapper has built a best-in-class product, earning a loyal and engaged user base across the world.
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