Public Transport Innovation Awards shortlist announced

The shortlist for the Public Transport Innovation Awards, which will be made at the European mobility exhibition Transports Publics 2016, includes manufacturers of electric buses, ticketing companies and apps creators. Transports Publics, which takes place in Paris from 14-16 June, is a biennial exhibition for key players in public transport and sustainable mobility from across Europe. Over 10,000 participants are expected to visit the exhibition to discuss the latest innovations for urban, interurban an
May 20, 2016 Read time: 2 mins
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Transports Publics, which takes place in Paris from 14-16 June, is a biennial exhibition for key players in public transport and sustainable mobility from across Europe. Over 10,000 participants are expected to visit the exhibition to discuss the latest innovations for urban, interurban and regional transport, as well as green mode transport.

The Public Transport Innovation Awards honour the best innovations by exhibitors at the exhibition.  Short-listed exhibitors include: 8158 Alstom, Heuliez Bus and 570 Scania in the Energy and the Environment category; Atsuké, Transdev and Ubi Transports in the Operating Systems/Ticketing category; Abri Plus, 4205 Iveco and 5602 Systra for Accessibility, Fittings, Facilities and Design.

Centrale d’Achat du Transport Public (CATP), Elan Cité and Joul are shortlisted in the ITS: passenger information and services, while the Made-to-measure mobility category includes Keolis, Groupe RATP and Transdev.

The winners will be announced on Tuesday, 14 June at 4pm, at the Awards ceremony, to be held at the Espace Europe venue.

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