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Public transport is central to the city of the future

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 […]

On track to achieving hyperconnected travel

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 […]

Getting riders back on board

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 […]

Passenger rail: improving safety, meeting expectations

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 […]

Celebrating the start of hyperconnected London

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 […]

Station of the future: analytics and automation

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 […]

Station of the future: customer experience

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 […]

Station of the future: data-driven solutions

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 […]