DART Testing Intermodal Trip Planning
with New On-Demand Service Pilot
With its latest update, the HAFAS-based MyDART app now provides riders with intermodal trip planning, connecting them to DART’s bus network via multiple on-demand services.
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) offers an upgrade for taking transit in Greater Des Moines, Iowa: The MyDART app for both Android and iOS devices as well as the MyDART trip planner on its website now feature a brand-new on-demand service pilot. With the launch of “Flex Connect”, DART now provides customers with additional transport options when traveling to or from specific areas in Greater Des Moines. Within the defined “Flex Connect Zone,” users can book a free Uber, YellowCapCo., or another DART-accessible vehicle that will take them to one of three transfer points where they can catch a ride with one of several bus routes in order to get to their final destination. Riders will only pay the regular bus fare when connecting to a DART route – the “Flex Connect” on-demand services will be free of charge for the duration of the pilot program, ending in October 2020.
“The Future We Want”
Mobility as a Service & the C40 World Mayors Summit
MaaS empowers mobility app providers – be they public transport operators, municipalities or others – to drive eco-friendly transport strategies forward.
Michael FrankenbergHaCon CEO Interviews
Demand Responsive Transport (DRT)
DRT could become a game changer for public transport. Operators are complementing their services with demand-responsive offers. Above all, when urban outskirts and suburbs are no longer served in the evening or at night, DRT offers a new alternative to the private car. Padam Mobility, explains the growing importance of DRT for public transport.
Big Data Calling
According to industry analysts, the "digital mountain range" is growing steadily – by 2020, six terabytes of data are expected to be stored per capita, equivalent to a text volume of approximately three million books. Dr. Christian Schwingenschloegl, Head of Mobility Data Analytics at Siemens, explains in our interview why it is worth taking a closer look at HAFAS data.
Simply the Best:
Travelers want to get from A to B as easily and comfortably as possible. This includes a fast and simple ticket purchase. With its innovative Next Generation Ticketing solutions, our subsidiary and ticketing specialist eos.uptrade optimally complements our HAFAS product portfolio. Managing Director Michael Kujas explains how eos.uptrade makes ticketing easy.
Update: Ingolstadt’s Trip Planner Introduces Google Pay and Apple Pay
Simplified ticket purchase, personalized features
By integrating new payment systems, the latest app update of “INVG Fahrinfo” simplifies the process of buying public transport tickets even more. New personalization options enhance the app’s usability.
Click once and you’re all set to go: Passengers in Ingolstadt (Germany) can now buy their tickets with just one click. Ingolstadt’s public transport provider INVG is the first HaCon customer to support Google Pay in its trip planner app. In cooperation with ticketing specialist eos.uptrade, HaCon has integrated Google’s new payment system along with Apple Pay.
These innovations are a real improvement for passengers, making the ticket purchase even faster and more secure. One click only on the newly implemented pay button completes the purchase – without the need to exchange credit or debit card details with the app.
The INVG Fahrinfo becomes customizable
The update also facilitates choosing the right ticket. There is now a new ticket section on the home screen that provides users with an overview of all INVG products. From single tickets across partner day tickets to night tickets, all offers can be selected directly. The overview complements the existing ticket selection within the trip planner.
Furthermore, the app is now customizable: In the settings, users can choose which features they wish to see on their start screen: Whether a combination of trip planning function, ticket overview and map, a search mask for departure boards or only the trip planner – the user’s wish is our command!
Press & Media
Product news, success stories and more
Congestion-free Travel in Luxembourg Powered by HaCon
September 19, 2019. Initiated by Verkéiersverbond and developed by HaCon, a new intermodal MaaS platform provides comprehensive information about all mobility options in Luxembourg. Commuters in particular will benefit from many intelligent alternatives to driving.
HAFAS User Conference 2019: Unique Innovations for the Future of Mobility
April 2, 2019. Almost 500 participants attended HaCon’s 22nd annual HAFAS User Conference in Hannover: On March 26th and 27th, HaCon presented its extensive solution portfolio designed to meet the challenges of the transportation industry.
BART Trip Planner Provides Seamless Commute in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley
January 8, 2019. San Francisco Bay Area-based BART is now offering its riders the latest in trip planning technology: The new multimodal BART Trip Planner will help passengers go anywhere in the Bay Area using various modes of transportation.
New Managing Director
Mathias Hüske joins management team of eos.uptrade
Mathias Hüske joined HaCon subsidiary eos.uptrade this month as Managing Director. Together with Michael Kujas and Christian Woodgett he will be part of the ticketing specialist’s management team and will assume responsibility for business units at both eos.uptrade and Siemens Mobility.
At eos.uptrade, Mathias Hüske will be responsible for Sales and Business Development. Aditionally, he will manage and further develope Siemens Mobility’s Ticketing and Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solutions. In this area, the "Combined Power for Mobility" partners, Siemens Mobility, HaCon, eos.uptrade and Bytemark, work in close partnership.
Mathias Hüske has long been responsible for digital sales at Deutsche Bahn
Previously, Mathias Hüske successfully managed and developed numerous business areas at Deutsche Bahn AG including Marketing and Sales. A dynamic personality, he showed his passion for innovative products working for Deutsche Bahn’s Digital Sales many years, most recently as Managing Director of Digital Business at DB Vertrieb, where he was responsible for Online Sales, Online Marketing, IT / Sales Systems as well as national and international B2B Sales.
“eos.uptrade is a young, vibrant and future-proof company with great potential in further accelerating the digitalisation of public transport and making its use even easier for passengers”, said Mathias Hüske. “I really look forward to this new and exciting task to continue eos.uptrade’s successful path, together with the team, as well as with HaCon and Siemens Mobility and to start working with our customers and partners.”
“We are very happy to welcome our preferred candidate, Mathias Hüske, to the position of Managing Director. With his extensive experience in the market,leading and expanding digital business areas, he will consistently implement the joint strategy of Siemens Mobility, HaCon and eos.uptrade.” said Michael Frankenberg, CEO HaCon and Head of Intermodal Solutions at Siemens Mobility.
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Award for HaCon Subsidiary eos.uptrade
Getting the right ticket conveniently and fast with one “swipe“ only: On June 28, HaCon subsidiary eos.uptrade was once again awarded for its innovative strength at the TOP 100 competition that honors the most innovative of Germany's small and medium-sized enterprises. The jury praised their Next Generation Ticketing software solution.
Intermodal Mobility Platform for Andorra
Forces Elèctriques d'Andorra, FEDA in short, has selected Siemens, HaCon and eos.uptrade to deploy an intermodal mobility platform for Andorra. The project aims to support the country’s sustainability goals, such as reducing CO2 emissions and promoting multimodal transport.
Mathias Hüske appointed new Managing Director of eos.uptrade
Mathias Hüske joined HaCon subsidiary eos.uptrade this month as Managing Director. Together with Michael Kujas and Christian Woodgett he will be part of the ticketing specialist’s management team and will assume responsibility for business units at both eos.uptrade and Siemens Mobility.
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