Masabi and Swiftly launch real-time information and ticketing solution

Masabi has partnered with Swiftly to help North American transit operators attract more riders by offering a combined vehicle tracking, real-time data and ticketing solution. Swiftly's TransitTime, which offers riders real-time arrival information, will be integrated with Masabi's Justride ticketing applications. According to Masabi, TransitTime enables an open ecosystem through application programming interfaces and allows users to access real-time information from any journey planner. Justide allows
September 25, 2018 Read time: 1 min

6870 Masabi has partnered with Swiftly to help North American transit operators attract more riders by offering a combined vehicle tracking, real-time data and ticketing solution.

Swiftly's TransitTime, which offers riders real-time arrival information, will be integrated with Masabi's Justride ticketing applications.

According to Masabi, TransitTime enables an open ecosystem through application programming interfaces and allows users to access real-time information from any journey planner.

Justide allows riders to purchase tickets via an agency-branded app, Masabi adds.

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