Introducing the Citymapper Smartbus

In coordination with Transport for London (TfL), which released open data for the project, Citymapper is testing a Smartbus service for London, which it says could reinvent the bus and improve mobility in congested cities. Starting on 9 and 10 May and running on an experimental route around Blackfriars and Waterloo Bridge, Smartbus uses a smaller vehicle, which Citymapper believes is necessary in crowded cities. It runs on a fixed route and uses bus stops. The bus has a smart display to inform passengers wh
May 9, 2017 Read time: 1 min
In coordination with 1466 Transport for London (TfL), which released open data for the project, Citymapper is testing a Smartbus service for London, which it says could reinvent the bus and improve mobility in congested cities.


Starting on 9 and 10 May and running on an experimental route around Blackfriars and Waterloo Bridge, Smartbus uses a smaller vehicle, which Citymapper believes is necessary in crowded cities. It runs on a fixed route and uses bus stops.

The bus has a smart display to inform passengers where they are and what the next stop is, along with USB charging for smartphones and tracking software for real time integration with the app, passenger counting and a driver app. Citymapper has also developed software which integrates real-time operational control with driver management and scheduling systems.

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