Citymapper
British public transit app and mapping service From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Citymapper is a British public transit app and mapping service[4][5] which displays transport options, usually with live timing, between any two locations in a supported city. It integrates data for all urban modes of transport, including walking, cycling and driving, in addition to public transport.[6] It is free of charge to users, and is supported by a mobile app on devices such as mobile phones, and by an Internet website.
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| Developer(s) | Citymapper Limited |
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| Stable release(s) | |
| Operating system | |
| Type | GPS navigation software |
| License | Proprietary software |
| Website | citymapper |
The underlying data is pulled from a variety of sources, including open data (usually GTFS-files provided by transport authorities) and local transit authorities.[7][8] Some data is user-generated or collected by local employed personnel.[8]
Citymapper started in 2011 in London.[9] Its second city was New York.[7] In August 2020 travel in 58 cities and metropolitan areas was covered.[10] Citymapper was founded by Azmat Yusuf, a former Google employee, who also serves as Citymapper's CEO.[6][11][12]
In December 2019 the app added a feature which allows users to choose between a "fast" route or "main roads" which avoid dimly-lit areas.[13]
As of 2023, the company provides its services to more than 50 million users across 100 cities.[14]
Other services
In September 2017, Citymapper launched a night bus service in the East End of London.[15][16][17][18] The service in various iterations was called Smartbus, SmartRide, and Ride.[19][20] The service used eight-passenger vans, as London's transit authority, Transport for London, did not allow Citymapper to operate full-size buses.[21][22][23] Citymapper discontinued this service in July 2019.[19][20]
In February 2019, Citymapper launched Pass, a weekly subscription that gave users access to some forms of public transit in London, at lower cost than other weekly passes.[24][25][26]
Corporate finances
In 2019, Citymapper earned £5.8 million in revenue but had net losses in excess of £9 million.[9]
As of May 2021, Citymapper has raised £45 million in venture capital funding.[27] In May 2021, the company launched a crowdfunding campaign targeted at retail investors. The company plans to use the funds to expand services into additional cities.[9]
In March 2023, Citymapper was acquired by Via Transportation for undisclosed terms.[14]
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