Microsoft also partnered with urban mobility data firm Moovit to add transit data to Azure Maps and other Microsoft applications. Google recently took a similar step, incorporating real-time transit information into the new commuting feature in its Maps app, which will help users view different options for getting to and from work. Dallas Area Rapid Transit, for example, is planning to integrate information on scooters, car-sharing and micro-transit options like Uber Pool to its app. In APTA’s survey, 74% of the millennials participating said they would use a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) app that compiled multiple transit options in one place, and many transit agencies are looking to do just that. A December survey from the American Public Transit Association (APTA) found that three-quarters of people see public transit as a 'backbone' of a multi-modal lifestyle, even as ridership has been bumpy nationally and driving remains the main commuting options.īy creating an end-to-end app that shows detailed information like what exit to take from a station, BART can give consumers a better idea of their total trip, and how different travel options compare. The new app reflects how transit agencies are adapting to the wide range of mobility options, while still trying to position themselves as the centerpiece of the transportation space.

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