The UK public transport sector was braced for a chill wind after government departments were asked to find efficiencies within their budgets in the wake of October's disastrous mini-budget. The November 17th statement was not as harsh as some had feared, but government spending will become increasingly constrained. How does the bus industry adapt?
We were thrilled to play a part in celebrating the best in the industry at the recent UK Bus Awards as sponsors of the Supporting the Environment award.
CitySwift has been certified by the Crown Commercial Service on the new G-Cloud 13 framework, live as of November 9th 2022. This will enable CitySwift to seamlessly deliver our market-leading Mobility-Intelligence-as-a-Service platform to public sector organisations throughout the UK
The raise fast-tracks expansion plans to help the public transport industry build resilience against ongoing fuel hikes, driver shortages, funding uncertainty and COVID-19 recovery.
We are proud to unveil CitySwift’s new visual identity as part of the ongoing evolution of our brand and our support towards a dynamic, optimised and sustainable future of mobility.
We look at how important passenger demand data is for bus operators in order to help them to make the right calls and ensure their businesses are fit for the post-covid future.
In a post-covid world, we consider the buoyancy of the market for leisure travel. Could this become increasingly important to bus operators in the years ahead and what’s the best way to exploit it?
Whippet partners with CitySwift to access the complete picture of passenger demand and operational insights needed to supercharge network planning and reporting - at speed.
Abellio London's Mariusz Przybylski received the Joe Wood Scheduler of the Year Award at a ceremony that included a tribute to our friend and colleague Joe Wood.
BSIPs: Leading the Bus Revolution is CitySwift’s guide to developing and implementing ambitious yet achievable BSIPs. Here's five things you can learn from the eBook.
Our latest eBook investigates the potential impact of BSIPs on England’s bus landscape and explores trends and innovative ideas in the first round of plans submitted.
The Joe Wood Scheduler of the Year Award takes place on Friday, February 25th. Register to join us online and celebrate the vital work done by these unsung heroes.
Our bus data engine will help provide enhanced network planning and optimised routes in the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn, as part of a Transit Tech Lab programme.
We received nominations from bus companies large and small, from across the UK and beyond. The judges have reviewed all the entries and selected their shortlist.
Our BSIP platform helps LTAs and bus operators to develop and implement ambitious yet achievable plans – and visualise, track and report key metrics 'out-of-the-box'.
In the second part of our fifth anniversary chat with Brian O’Rourke, we discuss public transport and what the perfect transport system might look like.
Transport for Wales partners with CitySwift to embark on an AI-driven bus strategy to optimise public transport services in Wales using data and machine learning.
In the second part of our look at the UK National Bus Strategy, we examine how data can be used to identify where bus priority measures will prove most effective.
Covid-19 forced the adoption of new working practises and technologies at a pace never before seen. If this innovation continues, buses will have a bright future.
CitySwift's Brian O'Rourke was a panelist in Intelligent Transport's roundtable discussion on the role data is playing in helping the bus sector's Covid recovery.
We ask public transport professionals how they feel about the Covid experience, the future of the transport sector and the role data and technology will play.
Will we witness a bright new beginning for public transport as governments seek to ‘build back better’? Here's five things you can learn from our latest eBook.
Vijani Bulumulla, our Senior UX/UI Designer, on why she chose to work here; what an 'average' day looks like for our design team; and what makes CitySwift different.
Go North West uses data to help deliver its response to Covid-19 – an example of how modern bus operators use emerging tech to deliver services day-in and day-out.
Our panelists were in a buoyant mood at the Scheduler of the Year Award. Rather than dwell on the negative impacts of Covid, they offered us six positive outcomes.
Our SwiftConnect bus capacity prediction tech won the prestigious ‘Technology Innovation of the Year’ Award at the 28th Annual Technology Ireland Industry Awards.
Trentbarton's Richard Sherratt received the Joe Wood Scheduler of the Year Award at a virtual ceremony that included a tribute to our friend and colleague Joe Wood.
East Yorkshire's Claire Robinson tells us how data has changed everything for the bus operator - from ticketing to timetables - and how it enables social distancing.
The CitySwift platform consists of three unique modules that use big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning to digitalise public transport networks.
Paul Allison, our Lead Front End Engineer, on why he chose to work here; what an 'average' day looks like for our tech team; and what makes CitySwift different.
Data can bring enormous benefits to bus operators and aid everything from network planning to social distancing and lobbying. Here are the top seven from our eBook.
Savvy bus operators are harnessing the power of data like never before – and there’s no going back. The era of the data-driven bus operator has well-and-truly begun.
National Express West Midlands has launched an AI-driven predictive bus capacity checker to help bus users choose the best time to travel, aiding social distancing.
Passengers should be able to access clear, consistent information about bus services. The world will watch how the UK’s Bus Open Data Service develops with interest.
McGill’s MD Ralph Roberts tells us he's confident that the bus industry has a very bright future, referring to the Coronavirus pandemic as ‘a time of discovery’.
The last few months have seen the creativity and tenacity of the bus industry at its best. Let’s look back and see what we’ve achieved during these difficult times.
In the 'new normal', bus operators need to respond to rapid and unforeseeable changes in demand at a time when they need to spend every penny as wisely as possible.
As lockdown restrictions lift, the bus industry must ensure a smooth recovery and a safe return to public transport. Data should be at the heart of the process.
On the 50th anniversary of his joining the bus industry, CitySwift board member Robert Montgomery reflects on his career and considers the future of buses.
We're in the eye of a brutal and unexpected storm. But the storm will pass and public transport will rise again, reaching its baseline and, in time, going beyond it.
Go North East MD, Martijn Gilbert discusses the innovative When2Travel bus capacity predictor, how it came about and the potential for big data in the bus industry.
We worked with the Go-Ahead Group to quickly develop and launch an innovative technology tool that provides bus users with dynamic information about bus loads.
We're pleased to announce a new CitySwift eBook, 'The Road to Recovery' – a guide to predicting and planning for recovery as coronavirus restrictions ease.
New guidance for prioritising 'active travel' on road networks should be lauded. But plans should be data-driven and enable a future, enhanced role for buses.
To help bus operators through the pandemic, we have to provide accurate, relevant insights that will aid their decision-making in a constantly-changing environment.
Bus companies must focus on how to manage the drop in revenue due to coronavirus, how to continue to support local communities – and how to plan for recovery.
Software development and bus ops aren't that different! A bus schedule is like software that runs on buses. Schedulers are developers and passengers are users.
Bus schedulers play a vital role, but rarely get the recognition they deserve. We've teamed up with Passenger Transport to launch a new award for 2020.
Over the last two years there's been a 12%-20% increase in UK bus passengers on Black Friday. This year, 26% more adults plan to take part. Is your network ready?
Uber losing its licence to operate in London may have black cab drivers rubbing their hands with glee, but bus passengers might also have reason to celebrate.
Cities worldwide are changing, becoming more connected, more sustainable and more liveable. Discover how Irish innovation is powering the smart city revolution.
The most common bus passenger concerns are value for money, punctuality, frequency and journey times. Here's our advice on how to deal with each of them.
The UK Government has launched a £150 million local pinch point fund, for local authorities to bid for high-impact schemes to address their congestion pinch points.
We're delighted to announce the publication of the first CitySwift eBook, 'The Passenger Satisfaction Playbook' – a guide to increasing bus passenger loyalty.
Delivering enhanced reliability and greater passenger satisfaction at less cost through a better understanding of data opens up a whole new future for urban buses.
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