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'''Transit''' is a [[mobile app]] providing real-time public transit data. The app functions in over 175 [[metropolitan area]]s around the world.
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'''Transit''' is a [[mobile app]] providing real-time public transit data. The app functions in over 175 [[metropolitan area]]s around the world. Transit was designed for aggregating and [[Web mapping|mapping]] [[Real-time data|real-time]] [[public transit]] data,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://medium.com/transit-app/how-were-bringing-real-time-countdowns-to-nyc-s-lettered-lines-482d3b8f9899|title=Real-time data is now available for ALL New York City subways — thanks to crowdsourcing|last=Transit|date=2017-12-13|website=Medium|language=en|access-date=2019-10-08}}</ref> [[crowdsourcing]] user data to determine the true location of buses and trains. Transit was first released in 2012 for [[iPhone]] and soon after launched the [[Android (operating system)|Android]]-compatible version. It offers users schedules and alerts for multiple modes of transportation where available, including [[bus]] and [[Rail transport#passenger trains|rail]]. Transit was developed in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], Canada by Sam Vermette and Guillaume Campagna<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://transitapp.com/about|title=Transit - About|website=transitapp.com|access-date=2019-09-20}}</ref> with the goal of minimizing the need for individuals to own vehicles in cities.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.fastcompany.com/90310946/this-transit-app-can-now-figure-out-your-route-even-if-you-have-no-service|title=This transit app now can figure out your route even if you have no service|last=Peters|first=Adele|date=2019-02-25|website=Fast Company|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-08}}</ref> Transit is in direct competition with other transit mapping services such as [[Moovit]] and [[Citymapper]], as well as general mapping services that also provide transit data such as [[Google Maps#Google Transit|Google Maps]], [[Bing Maps]], and [[Apple Maps#Transit|Apple Maps]].


== Description ==
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Current Transit app executives are Chief Executive Officer Sam Vermette and Chief Business Officer David Block-Schachter.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/1440383D:US|title=Transit App Inc|last=|first=|date=2019|website=bloomberg.com|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-11-03}}</ref>
Transit was designed for aggregating and [[Web mapping|mapping]] [[Real-time data|real-time]] [[public transit]] data<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://medium.com/transit-app/how-were-bringing-real-time-countdowns-to-nyc-s-lettered-lines-482d3b8f9899|title=Real-time data is now available for ALL New York City subways — thanks to crowdsourcing|last=Transit|date=2017-12-13|website=Medium|language=en|access-date=2019-10-08}}</ref> as well as [[crowdsourcing]] user data to determine the true location of buses and trains. Transit was first released in 2012 for [[iPhone]] and soon after launched the [[Android (operating system)|Android]]-compatible version.


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The app offers users schedules and alerts for multiple modes of transportation where available, including [[bus]] and [[Rail transport#Passenger trains|rail]]. Transit was developed in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], Canada by Sam Vermette and Guillaume Campagna<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://transitapp.com/about|title=Transit - About|website=transitapp.com|access-date=2019-09-20}}</ref> with the goal of minimizing the need for individuals to own vehicles in cities.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.fastcompany.com/90310946/this-transit-app-can-now-figure-out-your-route-even-if-you-have-no-service|title=This transit app now can figure out your route even if you have no service|last=Peters|first=Adele|date=2019-02-25|website=Fast Company|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-08}}</ref>
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== Features ==

Transit is in direct competition with other transit mapping services such as [[Moovit]] and [[Citymapper]], as well as general mapping services that also provide transit data such as [[Google Maps#Google Transit|Google Maps]], [[Bing Maps]], and [[Apple Maps#Transit|Apple Maps]].

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Current Transit app executives are Chief Executive Officer Sam Vermette and Chief Business Officer David Block-Schachter.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/1440383D:US|title=Transit App Inc|last=|first=|date=2019|website=bloomberg.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-11-03}}</ref> In 2018, Transit raised $17.5 million. The majority of investments came from auto manufacturers. The lead investor was Alliance Ventures. Others included [[Jaguar Land Rover]]'s venture capital fund, InMotion Ventures, [[Accel (venture capital firm)|Accel]], and Real Ventures.<ref name=":2" />

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=== Features ===
Transit is compatible with car-sharing and ride-hailing apps such as [[Uber]], [[Lyft]], [[Via (company)|Via]], and [[Ola Cabs|Ola]], along with multiple [[Bicycle-sharing system|bike-share]] systems.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bikesharetoronto.com/app/|title=Download the App - Ride Toronto with your Smarthone|website=Bike Share Toronto|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-15}}</ref> In April 2018, the app expanded to include [[scooter-sharing system]]s in four American cities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/transit-app-electric-scooters-los-angeles-san-francisco-san-diego-washington-dc/522331/|title=Transit app now aggregates available electric scooters in 4 cities|website=Smart Cities Dive|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-15}}</ref> The app provides users with a color-coded system that matches colors with modes of transportation in order for users to quickly associate a color with the mode of transportation they are monitoring.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://download.cnet.com/Transit-Real-Time-Transit-App/3000-20426_4-75966150.html|title=Transit: Real-Time Transit App|website=Download.com|access-date=2019-10-15}}</ref>
Transit is compatible with car-sharing and ride-hailing apps such as [[Uber]], [[Lyft]], [[Via (company)|Via]], and [[Ola Cabs|Ola]], along with multiple [[Bicycle-sharing system|bike-share]] systems.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bikesharetoronto.com/app/|title=Download the App - Ride Toronto with your Smarthone|website=Bike Share Toronto|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-15}}</ref> In April 2018, the app expanded to include [[scooter-sharing system]]s in four American cities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/transit-app-electric-scooters-los-angeles-san-francisco-san-diego-washington-dc/522331/|title=Transit app now aggregates available electric scooters in 4 cities|website=Smart Cities Dive|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-15}}</ref> The app provides users with a color-coded system that matches colors with modes of transportation in order for users to quickly associate a color with the mode of transportation they are monitoring.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://download.cnet.com/Transit-Real-Time-Transit-App/3000-20426_4-75966150.html|title=Transit: Real-Time Transit App|website=Download.com|access-date=2019-10-15}}</ref>


In February 2019, the Transit app released an update that allows users to look up bus and train schedules for their whole city even without a data connection, or determine if a bike-sharing station has bikes available. Even when users are offline, they are able to find the nearest public transport stops and map their journey.<ref name=":0" />
In February 2019, the Transit app released an update that allows users to look up bus and train schedules for their whole city even without a data connection, or determine if a bike-sharing station has bikes available. Even when users are offline, they are able to find the nearest public transport stops and map their journey.<ref name=":0" />


== Supported Regions ==
=== Supported regions ===
Transit is supported in 16 countries across the globe including Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, New Zealand, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Within the United States, Transit can be used in 270 regions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://transitapp.com/region/boston#all-regions|title=Transit - Boston|website=transitapp.com|access-date=2019-10-15}}</ref>
Transit is supported in 16 countries across the globe including Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, New Zealand, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Within the United States, Transit can be used in 270 regions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://transitapp.com/region/boston#all-regions|title=Transit - Boston|website=transitapp.com|access-date=2019-10-15}}</ref>


== Partners ==
== Partners ==
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=== Endorsers ===
=== Endorsers ===
Transit has partnered with public agencies around the world to become their official or endorsed multimodal app.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.govtech.com/biz/Transit-App-Gets-175M-to-Help-Drivers-Move-Beyond-Cars.html|title=Transit App Gets $17.5M to Help Drivers Move Beyond Cars|website=www.govtech.com|date=5 November 2018 |language=en|access-date=2019-10-15}}</ref> Agencies that have endorsed the app include:
Transit has partnered with some public agencies in Canada and the USA to become their official or endorsed multimodal app.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.govtech.com/biz/Transit-App-Gets-175M-to-Help-Drivers-Move-Beyond-Cars.html|title=Transit App Gets $17.5M to Help Drivers Move Beyond Cars|website=www.govtech.com|date=5 November 2018 |language=en|access-date=2019-10-15}}</ref> Agencies that have endorsed the app include:


In Canada:
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* [[Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority]]
* [[BC Transit]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=BC Transit - NextRide |url=https://www.bctransit.com/nextride-faq |access-date=2022-09-13 |website=www.bctransit.com}}</ref>
* [[BC Transit]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=BC Transit - NextRide |url=https://www.bctransit.com/nextride-faq |access-date=2022-09-13 |website=www.bctransit.com}}</ref>
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* [[Société de transport de l'Outaouais]]
* [[OC Transpo]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Introducing Transit, our new favourite app|url=https://www.octranspo.com/en/news/article/transit-app/|access-date=2023-10-30 |website=www.octranspo.com}}</ref>
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* [[Halifax Transit]]
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* [[Société de transport de Montréal]]
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* [[TransLink (British Columbia)|TransLink]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mobile Services|url=https://www.translink.ca/rider-guide/mobile-services|access-date=2022-02-15|website=www.translink.ca|language=en-CA}}</ref>
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* [[Calgary Transit]]
In the USA:
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* [[Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority]]
* [[Central Ohio Transit Authority]]
* [[Central Ohio Transit Authority]]
* [[Capital Area Transportation Authority]]
* [[Capital Area Transportation Authority]]
* [[Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation]]
* [[Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation]]
* [[Green Mountain Transit|Green Mountain Transit (Vermont)]]
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* [[Société de transport de l'Outaouais]]
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* [[Halifax Transit]]
* Los Angeles Metro ([[Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority|Metro]])
* Los Angeles Metro ([[Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority|Metro]])
* [[Maryland Transit Administration]]
* [[Maryland Transit Administration]]
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* [[Société de transport de Montréal]]
* [[Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority]]
* [[Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority]]
* [[Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority]]
* [[Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority]]
* [[Pittsburgh Regional Transit]]
* [[Pittsburgh Regional Transit]]
* [[Big Blue Bus|Santa Monica Big Blue Bus]]
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* [[TransLink (British Columbia)|TransLink]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mobile Services|url=https://www.translink.ca/rider-guide/mobile-services|access-date=2022-02-15|website=www.translink.ca|language=en-CA}}</ref>
* [[Utah Transit Authority]]
* [[Utah Transit Authority]]
* [[Golden Gate Transit]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Real-Time Arrivals - Bus {{!}} Golden Gate |url=https://www.goldengate.org/bus/real-time-arrivals/ |access-date=2023-11-20 |website=www.goldengate.org}}</ref>
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* [[Calgary Transit]]
* [[Pioneer Valley Transit Authority]]

* [[ABQ Ride]]
== Investors ==
In 2018, Transit raised $17.5 million. The majority of investments came from auto manufacturers. The lead investor was Alliance Ventures. Others included [[Jaguar Land Rover]]'s venture capital fund, InMotion Ventures, [[Accel (venture capital firm)|Accel]], and Real Ventures.<ref name=":2" />


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 17:02, 25 October 2024

Transit
Developer(s)Transit
Initial release2012; 12 years ago (2012)
Operating systemAndroid, iOS
TypeGPS navigation software
Websitetransitapp.com

Transit is a mobile app providing real-time public transit data. The app functions in over 175 metropolitan areas around the world.

Description

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Transit was designed for aggregating and mapping real-time public transit data[1] as well as crowdsourcing user data to determine the true location of buses and trains. Transit was first released in 2012 for iPhone and soon after launched the Android-compatible version.

The app offers users schedules and alerts for multiple modes of transportation where available, including bus and rail. Transit was developed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada by Sam Vermette and Guillaume Campagna[2] with the goal of minimizing the need for individuals to own vehicles in cities.[3]

Transit is in direct competition with other transit mapping services such as Moovit and Citymapper, as well as general mapping services that also provide transit data such as Google Maps, Bing Maps, and Apple Maps.

Current Transit app executives are Chief Executive Officer Sam Vermette and Chief Business Officer David Block-Schachter.[4] In 2018, Transit raised $17.5 million. The majority of investments came from auto manufacturers. The lead investor was Alliance Ventures. Others included Jaguar Land Rover's venture capital fund, InMotion Ventures, Accel, and Real Ventures.[5]

Features

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Transit is compatible with car-sharing and ride-hailing apps such as Uber, Lyft, Via, and Ola, along with multiple bike-share systems.[6] In April 2018, the app expanded to include scooter-sharing systems in four American cities.[7] The app provides users with a color-coded system that matches colors with modes of transportation in order for users to quickly associate a color with the mode of transportation they are monitoring.[8]

In February 2019, the Transit app released an update that allows users to look up bus and train schedules for their whole city even without a data connection, or determine if a bike-sharing station has bikes available. Even when users are offline, they are able to find the nearest public transport stops and map their journey.[3]

Supported regions

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Transit is supported in 16 countries across the globe including Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, New Zealand, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Within the United States, Transit can be used in 270 regions.[9]

Partners

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Transit supports multiple mobile ticketing platforms including Token Transit[10] and Masabi. Users are only required to input their payment information into the app one time, and then able to purchase ride and bike-share passes within the app's interface.

Endorsers

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Transit has partnered with some public agencies in Canada and the USA to become their official or endorsed multimodal app.[5] Agencies that have endorsed the app include:

In Canada:

In the USA:

References

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  1. ^ Transit (2017-12-13). "Real-time data is now available for ALL New York City subways — thanks to crowdsourcing". Medium. Retrieved 2019-10-08.
  2. ^ "Transit - About". transitapp.com. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
  3. ^ a b Peters, Adele (2019-02-25). "This transit app now can figure out your route even if you have no service". Fast Company. Retrieved 2019-10-08.
  4. ^ "Transit App Inc". bloomberg.com. 2019. Retrieved 2019-11-03.
  5. ^ a b "Transit App Gets $17.5M to Help Drivers Move Beyond Cars". www.govtech.com. 5 November 2018. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
  6. ^ "Download the App - Ride Toronto with your Smarthone". Bike Share Toronto. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
  7. ^ "Transit app now aggregates available electric scooters in 4 cities". Smart Cities Dive. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
  8. ^ "Transit: Real-Time Transit App". Download.com. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
  9. ^ "Transit - Boston". transitapp.com. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
  10. ^ "Big Blue Bus single passes now available on Transit app". Mass Transit. 13 November 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  11. ^ "BC Transit - NextRide". www.bctransit.com. Retrieved 2022-09-13.
  12. ^ "Introducing Transit, our new favourite app". www.octranspo.com. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  13. ^ "Mobile Services". www.translink.ca. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  14. ^ "Real-Time Arrivals - Bus | Golden Gate". www.goldengate.org. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
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