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It’s no secret that public transport is critical to urban mobility and environmental sustainability. As cities take steps to become smart and future-ready, many are beginning to realise the vital role public transport also plays in social equity, especially when combined with the connected technologies that underpin smart city ambitions. Public transport has vast potential […]
When thinking about the future of travel, you imagine intelligent systems that make moving around more flexible, sustainable, and responsive to passenger needs. But that isn’t a far-fetched idea, customers are already expecting these smarter experiences now. With the new normal allowing more flexible hours and the ability to work from anywhere, people are on […]
With public transport ridership falling by 80 percent or more in some parts of the world because of COVID-19, refilling trains and buses is a business imperative for transport authorities. It’s also essential to meeting cities’ long-term sustainability goals. According to BAI Communications’ connectivity outlook report, advanced networks play a big role in getting riders […]
Smart Transit is the go-to event portfolio for senior industry professionals across North America looking to keep abreast of the rapid pace of change in the passenger transit sector. Taking place in Boston, MA, this year’s Smart Transit East congress will highlight the technical, commercial and operational opportunities for established transit authorities and agencies in the eastern […]
One positive milestone has been rather consistent across the globe as different regions continue their pandemic recoveries: Ridership on passenger rail systems is rising. We’ve seen evidence of this in the United Kingdom, Canada, Hong Kong, and the United States. For some passengers, it’s the first time in roughly two years that they’re commuting by public transportation, and they […]
Hear from BAI Communications leadership team, Group and UK, share why they are excited about the hyperconnected London. Igor Leprince, Group CEO, BAI Communications: “So, what we’re really doing here is creating a faster, smarter and safer London. And really bringing a lot of great benefits to people that live in that work in, that […]
Analytics and automation are the future of public transport. By giving operators, managers, drivers, station staff, maintenance teams and executives accurate and timely information, they can make better decisions. Insights and business intelligence derived from data analytics will reveal opportunities and efficiencies that might otherwise have remained hidden. Public-transit operators who embrace data to transform […]
Private networks are changing how public and private enterprises connect, operate, and communicate. From healthcare to hospitality and mining to manufacturing, private cellular networks are delivering the fast, secure, and efficient connectivity that large organisations need. Putting business outcomes front and centre With all the buzz they’re now generating, you could be forgiven for thinking […]
How robots, VR and Li-Fi are transforming the public transport customer experience Commuters are the reason why public transport systems exist. How, then, can the station of the future make their experience better and encourage higher patronage? Many advanced, data-driven technologies are already at work in transit systems around the world. Real-time service updates, contactless […]
The ‘station of the future’ is smart, connected and data-driven. By combining Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity, internet of things (IoT) sensors and other technologies, transit authorities can gather data and optimise operations. They can use data to develop schedules, adopt a proactive and preventive approach to maintenance, enhance security and transform the customer experience. As […]
