MassChallenge

Pointz is a mobile mapping app that helps navigate bike and scooter riders through safe routes in cities. Its routing algorithm favors roads on a unique ‘quiet network’ of residential side streets, protected bike lanes, and other 'bike-friendly' streets.

A tech platform distributing B2B mobility solution integrating mobility companies into one Founded in May 2019 in Cancun, Mexico. Shuttle Central is the first Mexican startup that integrates Small and medium size transportation companies globally under the Shuttle Central brand, offering our B2B distribution, know how, operation protocols and technology to take their business to the next level By 2022 the global transportation market will reach $684 Billion and we want to be a key part on that spent, helping travelers find how to move from point A – B in a smarter way With over 80 partnerships with local mobility companies and more than 30 global companies already using our services we manage to happily served 30,000 rides in the last 8 months. As we look into the near future, expanding our team is a must. But we must do so by focusing in these 3 areas: • Acquisition: our sourcing team is always looking for new local companies to partner up with and increase our ever-growing supply across LATAM to stand out as a big player. We need to expand our team to US and Europe to increase our coverage • Distribution - our business development team has improved margins and supply inventory of more than 25 accounts (OTA's, Travel Agencies, TTOO's, wholesalers, etc.) across the globe, our direct partnerships with local companies and the understanding of how a marketplace and retail environment works is key to become a one stop shop for these companies' mobility needs. Expanding our BDM’s to US and Europe Will help offering our services to other markets • Tech: we are hiring developers to work on the platform architecture and coding that will put us ahead of the game and solve important issues for several stakeholders Shuttle Central a worldwide mobility solution for everyone.

A privately-funded surface transportation network with the convenience, capacity, and cost to replace buses, trains, cars, trucks, and short flights.

Access Travels offers updated, in-depth, detailed information, for all areas of accessible tourism.

Urban Connect is a corporate mobility platform offering company employees access to a fleet of low-carbon, shared vehicles like e-bikes, bikes, e-scooters and e-cars. The offering is structured as a mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) solution. The company services large blue chip clients like Roche, Avaloq, Hilti, Sonova or Zurich Insurance. The team is composed of a number of people from different nationalities & backgrounds, all with the common goal of helping companies reduce their carbon and space footprints.

YOLO seeks to unite drivers who travel from one city to another with users who wish to send documents, packages, or products to the same destination as the driver. In this way, it can take advantage of the trunks and make trips more profitable.

Developer of a mobility management platform designed to track mobility patterns and locate lost vehicles. The company's platform works with scooter and bike-sharing companies with smart lock data analytics software to reduce their operating costs, enabling clients to have reduced property damage and comply with government regulations.

Developer of a mobility management platform designed to track mobility patterns and locate lost vehicles. The company's platform works with scooter and bike-sharing companies with smart lock data analytics software to reduce their operating costs, enabling clients to have reduced property damage and comply with government regulations.

travelEZ a TripAdvisor-like service that connects people with accessible places. TravelEZ is proving itself to be a venture capable of improving the status quo. TravelEZ removes the guesswork and hassle of planning by crowdsourcing, gathering, and organizing accessibility information. TravelEZ will initially provide accessibility reviews for over 1,500 restaurants, bars, and cafes. Each accessibility review includes pictures, checklists, and comments on features like entrances, spaciousness, and restrooms.

A simple and user-friendly app, BusWays works to increase the safety, efficiency, and transparency of school transportation systems.

ElecTrip is a travel services platform that provides eco-friendly transportation solutions throughout Texas using low operating cost electric vehicles. The company offers a seamless door-to-door travel experience with professional drivers operating Tesla Model X vehicles, which are equipped with Wi-Fi and laptop charging capabilities. This service caters to groups of up to five passengers, allowing them to work during their journey. ElecTrip's custom pick-up options significantly reduce travel times compared to traditional air travel, saving clients approximately 30 minutes in major Texas cities. Starting at $250, the service emphasizes comfort, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency, making it a competitive alternative for business and leisure travelers alike.

GoGoGrandparent is a service designed to enhance the independence of older adults and individuals with disabilities by facilitating access to essential services. The company provides a convenient platform for booking rides, groceries, meals, and other on-demand services through a simple phone call. Users can request rides by pressing specific buttons, and GoGoGrandparent employs a combination of technology and human support to monitor and guide these trips, effectively acting as a virtual caregiver. By managing these logistics, GoGoGrandparent alleviates the burden on clients who may not be able or willing to navigate these services independently. The company's mission focuses on empowering older adults with greater choice and autonomy as they age.

Pronto is a rapidly expanding marketplace that offers ride-sharing and delivery services specifically targeting second-tier cities in Latin America. Established in 2017 by founders Miguel Cano, Gabriel Cano, and Nydia Cano, Pronto utilizes a unique subscription model for drivers, eliminating commission fees and facilitating a more equitable income structure. The platform connects private drivers with passengers, delivery personnel, and local businesses, allowing for cost-effective transportation solutions. This approach not only benefits drivers by providing them with fair compensation but also offers passengers more affordable fares. Pronto has garnered support from Y Combinator and various global venture capital funds, positioning it for continued growth in the competitive mobility sector.

Tunnll operates a mass transportation service focused on sustainable mobility for small-town residents. The company provides an application that enables users to order a bus at the cost of a standard bus ticket, offering greater flexibility in urban transport. By allowing customers to summon a bus via their smartphones, Tunnll eliminates the need to adhere to traditional timetables, thereby enhancing the convenience of travel within their towns. This service aims to improve accessibility and mobility for individuals, adapting to their schedules and needs.

Tuverl is an app that seeks to make Public Transport cheaper and more accessible to millions of commuters across Africa by helping Public Transport Operators optimize their routes, reduce operational costs and increase revenue. Tuverl leverages Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, Geolocation, FinTech, and Machine Learning to improve and optimize Public Transport and fundamentally change how commuters in African countries pay for it, starting with Zimbabwe. We have 2 Mobile Applications, a Commuter App for commuters and an Operator App for Public Transport Operators. Using the Tuverl App, Commuters can live track intracity buses and minibuses, book intercity trips on buses, hail a Taxi on demand, and pay for their Public Transportation using local fintech solutions. Commuters can rate and review their trips creating a transparent industry that fosters quality customer service. The Tuverl Operator App empowers Drivers and Operators with tools to broadcast the live locations of their vehicles, manage their fleets, and process fares digitally. This helps these two stakeholders to increase the number of commuters per trip, increase the number of trips per day and reduce the usage of resources like fuel and man-hours that are wasted by randomly searching for commuters. Our work seeks to promote Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Our vision is to support smart, resilient, and sustainable cities and communities in African countries by improving Urban mobility and public transportation.

tripBuddy is a carpooling platform that connects commuters together

RouteValet designs a planner of routes that combines all options of transportation available to get users to their destinations. Its goal is to license its technology to transportation companies and create a mobility marketplace. It has won the MassChallenge, as well as international competitions sponsored by Ford and GE. The Israel Innovation Authority has reviewed and twice funded Its multimodal algorithms. RouteValet completed a paid POC in Japan, where it saved commuters one hour per day on average as of January 2019. It also increased satisfaction of users with their modes of transit by an average of 26%.

Bussi is a transportation network that gives the possibility to transport groups in a Van, linking people with same routes. we make dynamic routes based on traffic behavior and people destination. Through a platform that gives unique user experience to people who wants to move between hard dense urban points to jobs and principal places in main cities with a mobile app. Our goal is to give an affordable cost service atmosphere with help crowdsourcing and on demand service.

Wheels is the social network of Sustainable Mobility that allows you to share trips in private vehicles, taxi services or bicycle plans, to go to the university, work, home or wherever you want.

Urbvan is an app-based mass transit mobility network that focuses on improving inner-city commuting in Latin America. Founded in 2016, the company provides a daily commute transportation system that emphasizes safety, comfort, and efficiency. Urbvan operates a network of express routes with no intermediary stops, offering strategically selected pickup and drop-off locations. Users benefit from professional chauffeurs, comfortable seating, Wi-Fi access, and charging ports for electronic devices, all designed to enhance their commuting experience. By leveraging technology, Urbvan aims to minimize travel times and streamline daily routines for its users.

Vieni is a web platform and mobile app that allows users to group their travel demand together before going to market. For example, if a group is travelling to a festival they can join others from their local area and 'group buy' a charter coach. This means the coach comes to them and takes them to their precise final destination thus reducing their overall cost and time whilst having a positive effect on the environment. From the enterprise perspective the tool also allows coach operators to signal their availability and pick up demand in what would otherwise be an empty vehicle. For example, once I have dropped off a group and have to return to the depot that is essentially a wasted journey/cost to the operator. Vieni's dynamic algorithm driven software can fill the vehicle and minimise losses to the company.

ParkWise is an innovative company focused on addressing the challenges of street parking for drivers and autonomous vehicles. Their Intelligent Parking Platform connects users and vehicles with parking infrastructure, facilitating automatic data exchange to enhance the parking experience. By employing artificial intelligence and machine learning, ParkWise provides real-time information on parking availability, predictions, and relevant regulations. The platform is designed to optimize user behavior and improve overall parking efficiency, making the process more convenient and enjoyable. With a dedicated team of engineers and data scientists, ParkWise leverages extensive experience in Intelligent Traffic Management Systems to deliver effective parking solutions.

Waycare Technologies Ltd. is a company based in Tel-Aviv, Israel, founded in 2016, that develops a cloud-based platform focused on proactive traffic management. The platform utilizes predictive analytics to forecast traffic crashes and congestion up to two hours in advance, allowing municipalities to take preemptive measures. By integrating data from various transportation modes, including connected and autonomous vehicles, Waycare enables effective communication between vehicles and city infrastructure. This capability allows city officials to optimize traffic management systems, improve safety, and enhance the overall mobility experience. The platform also monitors the effectiveness of implemented strategies and suggests further techniques to reduce traffic incidents, ultimately providing actionable insights to traffic center operators.

Travelling to an event is not easy for event visitors. They need to search event details, airports and train stations manually and make multiple online booking processes for different means of transportations and accommodations. This leads to repeating actions like typing in and comparing data. This problem exists, because there is no easy way for event organizers to integrate travel services for their event visitors to help them plan their trip. If event organizers want to integrate services they have to individually contact, discuss with and technically integrate several players, like Lufthansa, local hotels, train supplier and more. Event organizers register their event on Travis within minutes and receive a link that they can integrate into their website. The event visitors click on the link and are forwarded to the booking process on the Travis website for that event. They only need to provide their address and Travis searches for the best airports and train stations as well as the best flight and train connections, because Travis already knows when and where the event visitor would like to travel to. The search results can be personalised before choosing the preferred flights, train connections and hotels. In the last step event visitors can book them directly on the Travis website by only checking out once.

Reroo is a mobile application that assists users in finding the most affordable train tickets by exploring alternative routes. Often likened to Skyscanner for trains, the app is particularly beneficial for students seeking cost-effective travel options. By identifying indirect routes, Reroo provides users with cheaper ticket alternatives while also offering the choice of the most direct and fastest routes. This approach enables travelers to save money on long-distance train journeys, making train travel more accessible and economical.

Wise Systems Inc. develops autonomous dispatch and routing software designed to enhance the efficiency of last-mile delivery operations across various industries, including food and beverage, courier, and field service. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company leverages machine learning to optimize fleet performance and improve customer service. Its platform includes tools such as Scheduler for creating dynamic route plans, Dispatcher for real-time monitoring of delivery progress and performance metrics, and a Customer Portal for tracking orders with accurate ETAs. The software processes millions of data points to make intelligent, real-time decisions, resulting in significant mileage reductions, increased fleet utilization, and a substantial decrease in late deliveries. Wise Systems aims to help customers better manage their delivery logistics by providing flexibility and optimizing routes, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Wise Systems Inc. develops autonomous dispatch and routing software designed to enhance the efficiency of last-mile delivery operations across various industries, including food and beverage, courier, and field service. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company leverages machine learning to optimize fleet performance and improve customer service. Its platform includes tools such as Scheduler for creating dynamic route plans, Dispatcher for real-time monitoring of delivery progress and performance metrics, and a Customer Portal for tracking orders with accurate ETAs. The software processes millions of data points to make intelligent, real-time decisions, resulting in significant mileage reductions, increased fleet utilization, and a substantial decrease in late deliveries. Wise Systems aims to help customers better manage their delivery logistics by providing flexibility and optimizing routes, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency.

City Transformer is an automotive technology company focused on creating innovative solutions for urban mobility. The company has developed an electric city vehicle featuring a patented folding mechanism that allows the car to narrow to just one meter in width. This unique design enables drivers to easily navigate tight traffic and park in spaces typically reserved for motorcycles, significantly enhancing urban parking convenience. The vehicle combines advanced technology, including smart sensors, while prioritizing safety and an improved driving experience. By adapting the car's dimensions and driving behavior, City Transformer addresses the challenges of conventional passenger vehicles, making urban commuting more efficient and accessible.

Spotlight is a mobile application that allows users to request valet service at the push of a button. When you simply want to just get where you need to be without a hassle, drop a "pin" to request valet service, and if in range of a Spotlight ‘Hotspot’, a Spotlight Parker will arrive and pick up your car within minutes. When you want your car returned, simply tap ‘pick up’ and your car will be delivered to the nearest ‘Hotspot’. Spotlight will revolutionize the way we think about parking.

Freight Frog is the easiest way to "micro-move" to anywhere in the US. People between the ages of 18-30 years old are the most frequent movers in America yet, there is not one moving service that caters to their individual needs. Until now. Freight Frog has created the "Micro Move" and is moving its clients to the 21st century. Customers can receive a flat guaranteed price in under 60 seconds from any computer or mobile device and can ship your items faster than any service in the country at a fraction of the competitor's prices.

Run Tour allows the active business traveler a chance to sight-see without thinking or planning ahead. An unexpected hour to spare can become a historical run past Big Ben. At any time a user can tailor a route for a specific distance or popular landmark & then use the GPS guided tour to eliminate the risk of getting lost.

RubyRide is re-inventing urban transit, starting in low-density cities where most of them live. They do everything your car does - they get you where you need to go, on your schedule, with no hassle, just a simple monthly fee. They own and insure their cars and are proud to call their drivers employees. For people who don't want a car or the burdens that come with it, RubyRide's personalized transportation service simplifies expenses and maximizes time.

Jiffi's Bluetooth beacons detect when passengers board and when they get off, without them having to do anything but install an app and enter payment details.The automated app works with pay-as-you-go plans and in-app mobile payments. Passengers travel, the app handles payment. Automatically. Transport operators get access to Jiffi's powerful dashboard and visualizations that show journeys from points A to B to C. This gives clear insight for better route planning, smarter pricing, as well as reduced boarding times. Get in touch to see how Jiffi is changing the way they experience cities, one ride at a time.

AutoWale offers a 24x7 Dial-an-Auto-Rickshaw service in Pune. The company’s vision is to make commute system better and reliable - not by putting more vehicles on roads. Instead, by re-using existing infrastructure in a more optimized way. Offering radio-auto-rickshaw service is company’s first step towards this vision, as we see auto-rickshaws as nerve of commute system, especially in cities like Pune.

RailPod specializes in developing a portable rail track inspection vehicle that enhances the efficiency and safety of railroad inspections. This operator-friendly system delivers real-time visual representations of the track environment, coupled with quantifiable measurements, allowing inspectors to quickly and accurately identify track issues. By minimizing the time inspectors spend in potentially hazardous environments, RailPod supports more efficient revenue operations for railroads. The vehicle's autonomous deployment and integrated scheduling capabilities facilitate daily track inspections, providing railroads with the flexibility needed to maintain their infrastructure effectively.

Wanderu is a developer of a travel meta-search engine used to book inter-city buses and trains. It is the ground travel middle layer technology and multi-modal travel search in North America, with the mission of standardizing and centralizing bus, train, and ferry travel data to provide the most efficient travel planning and booking experience for its customers.

RouteSprout is an innovative approach to inter-city and special event transportation that allows the traveling public to develop their own routes based on popular demand. Through RouteSprout, anyone may suggest a destination by reserving the first seat on a proposed route. When enough seats are reserved, the route is confirmed, and a modern transit vehicle with a professional operator is dispatched for the trip. RouteSprout - There and back by popular demand.

HelmetHub specializes in helmet rental services, offering a unique solution for bikers who need helmets while participating in bikesharing programs. The company develops kiosks and software that facilitate the rental process, allowing riders to conveniently obtain helmets at the same time and location as their bike rentals. This service ensures that users have access to essential safety gear, enhancing their overall biking experience. By connecting bikers with helmet rental options, HelmetHub provides a comprehensive package that promotes safety and convenience in urban mobility.

Zagster Inc. is a transportation provider based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the design, construction, and operation of bike-sharing programs for a variety of clients across North America. The company partners with property managers, universities, hotels, corporate campuses, and small cities to deliver tailored bike-sharing solutions for tenants, employees, guests, and residents. Zagster's offerings include a mobile application that allows users to unlock, ride, and return bikes, as well as a comprehensive micro-mobility operations platform for e-mobility providers. Additionally, the company provides essential maintenance and rider support services, ensuring a seamless experience for users. Founded in 2007, Zagster was previously known as CityRyde LLC.