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Vamos operates an online platform for booking bus tickets, making it easier for passengers to purchase transportation tickets conveniently.

Twende operates a transportation marketplace designed to enhance the commuting experience for employees who depend on informal or public transport. The company focuses on providing reliable, direct, and affordable transport solutions, aiming to transform everyday mass transit into a more dependable service. By leveraging existing mini-buses, Twende simplifies the daily commute for employees, offering a user-friendly platform that connects them with suitable transport options. The range of vehicle choices ensures that various transportation needs are met, ultimately making commuting safer and more convenient.

ALBA Robot develops self-driving micromobility technology and a fleet of mobility robots and autonomous people movers for indoor and outdoor transportation, including airports, hospitals and museums, enabling the transport of people and goods in pedestrian environments.

RAEV is a fleet of shared, small, electric vehicles available for use on a pay-per-drive basis. RAEV is the transportation option for individuals traveling less than 5-miles through their city. The company is also an emissions free transportation method that could reduce urban emissions by 85%.

Pointz is a technology company specializing in urban mobility solutions. It develops a mobile mapping application designed to help bike and scooter riders navigate safely through cities by identifying the safest routes using proprietary routing algorithms that favor quiet networks of residential side streets, protected bike lanes, and other bike-friendly roads. The app also incorporates crowdsourced information to enhance its route recommendations.

Hop In is a SaaS company specializing in microtransit solutions. It connects private bus operators with organizations, filling gaps in public transit infrastructure to improve employee access to workplaces and underserved areas. The company creates customized routes and schedules tailored to operational needs and daily commuting patterns, aiming to enhance economic development and workforce accessibility while promoting sustainable, carbon-neutral commuting.

Varkn is a mobile application designed to streamline the parking experience for travelers by connecting them with independent on-demand valet drivers at airports, train stations, and bus stations. The app addresses common challenges associated with offsite parking by offering a convenient solution for users to park their vehicles easily and retrieve them upon arrival. By utilizing Varkn, travelers can save time and reduce stress related to parking logistics, making their journeys more efficient and enjoyable.

Tictactrip operates an intermodal travel booking platform for Europe, aggregating and comparing rail and road options such as trains, buses, and carpooling. The platform sources offers from around a hundred transport providers to let users combine and optimize journeys into economical, low-emission itineraries. By analyzing and restructuring available services, it enables direct and indirect routes across Europe in a single search, helping travelers find affordable intermodal trips and convenient connections.

Iomob is a developer of a global transport platform aimed at enhancing urban mobility systems. The company focuses on creating a seamless mobility experience by connecting public transport and private mobility services through an open and decentralized infrastructure. This integration allows both large and small mobility providers, as well as public transit authorities, to collaborate effectively. By facilitating the launch of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) solutions, Iomob enables transport, mobility, and travel providers to offer efficient, user-friendly options for moving around cities. The company’s emphasis on sustainability and accessibility positions it as a key player in the evolution of smart cities and the Internet of Mobility.

HAAS Alert is a prominent provider of mobility and smart city data services focused on enhancing safety for emergency crews, drivers, and the general public through Cellular Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication. The company's Safety Cloud delivers real-time data that connects first responders and various fleets with motorists and autonomous vehicles, helping to prevent collisions and minimize traffic delays. HAAS Alert's platform issues preemptive notifications to drivers, alerting them to the approach of emergency vehicles via their car dashboards or smartphones. Additionally, the service supports smart city initiatives by providing valuable traffic information to government officials, aiding in infrastructure planning and real-time traffic management. HAAS Alert collaborates with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on innovative safety solutions and has garnered support from notable safety organizations.

Treepz is a technology-driven transportation company focused on enhancing mobility across Africa. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Treepz operates in Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya, providing users with a reliable and comfortable commuting experience. Its application allows users to book trips for daily, inter-city, or corporate travel at the tap of a button. The platform offers features such as vehicle assistants, licensed drivers, and e-wallet payments, ensuring that users can book and pay for fast and convenient trips in real-time. Through its innovative approach, Treepz aims to create a safer and more efficient transportation system for commuters in the region.

Roll is a Canadian start-up established in March 2019 that specializes in last-mile transportation solutions through dock-less electric scooter and bike-sharing services. The company prioritizes safety and operates in close collaboration with the University of Toronto, integrating exclusive technologies and a rider-centric design to enhance the user experience. Roll maintains high operational standards by employing its own staff for fleet collection, recharging, and maintenance. As urban areas increasingly seek alternatives to car dependency, Roll aims to address public transportation gaps by offering sustainable micro-mobility options. Their services enable commuters to reduce wait times, assist tourists in exploring city attractions, and provide students with efficient campus navigation. Roll is dedicated to responsible growth by partnering with local governments and community leaders to ensure safe and equitable access to its mobility solutions.

Treepz is a technology-driven transportation company focused on enhancing mobility across Africa. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Treepz operates in Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya, providing users with a reliable and comfortable commuting experience. Its application allows users to book trips for daily, inter-city, or corporate travel at the tap of a button. The platform offers features such as vehicle assistants, licensed drivers, and e-wallet payments, ensuring that users can book and pay for fast and convenient trips in real-time. Through its innovative approach, Treepz aims to create a safer and more efficient transportation system for commuters in the region.

Automotus develops computer vision software to manage urban mobility. It optimizes city planning using existing camera networks, providing real-time curb activity data, automated payment systems, enforcement tools, and EV incentives. Serving cities across the US and Europe.

Duet specializes in transportation software designed to optimize business operations and enhance service delivery. Their platform offers tools for scheduling, booking, pricing, billing, and fleet management, enabling logistics providers to efficiently manage reservations and track vehicles in real-time.

CYCLE is a subscription service provider for leading delivery companies. It ensures thousands of couriers operate safely, swiftly, and comfortably daily, creating value for delivery services while reducing last-mile transport-related CO2 emissions.

ALBA Robot develops self-driving micromobility technology and a fleet of mobility robots and autonomous people movers for indoor and outdoor transportation, including airports, hospitals and museums, enabling the transport of people and goods in pedestrian environments.

ALBA Robot develops self-driving micromobility technology and a fleet of mobility robots and autonomous people movers for indoor and outdoor transportation, including airports, hospitals and museums, enabling the transport of people and goods in pedestrian environments.

Tictactrip operates an intermodal travel booking platform for Europe, aggregating and comparing rail and road options such as trains, buses, and carpooling. The platform sources offers from around a hundred transport providers to let users combine and optimize journeys into economical, low-emission itineraries. By analyzing and restructuring available services, it enables direct and indirect routes across Europe in a single search, helping travelers find affordable intermodal trips and convenient connections.

Downtown.AI offers a SaaS platform that analyzes and forecasts human movement in cities using machine learning algorithms and large-scale mobile location data. Its solutions enable clients to visualize analytics, predict commuter concentrations, and monitor traffic patterns.

CYCLE is a subscription service provider for leading delivery companies. It ensures thousands of couriers operate safely, swiftly, and comfortably daily, creating value for delivery services while reducing last-mile transport-related CO2 emissions.

Automotus develops computer vision software to manage urban mobility. It optimizes city planning using existing camera networks, providing real-time curb activity data, automated payment systems, enforcement tools, and EV incentives. Serving cities across the US and Europe.

Automotus develops computer vision software to manage urban mobility. It optimizes city planning using existing camera networks, providing real-time curb activity data, automated payment systems, enforcement tools, and EV incentives. Serving cities across the US and Europe.

Blaise is an AI-based software platform designed to enhance public transit services by enabling operators to utilize their existing vehicles for on-demand bus services. The platform empowers transit providers to run a variety of transportation options, offering automated booking systems for fixed transit services. Blaise aims to improve the efficiency and accessibility of shared transportation, ultimately promoting sustainable transit solutions that benefit citizens and communities.

Teporto is a company that offers a smart platform for commute shuttle services, revolutionizing the way people travel to work. By utilizing advanced technology, Teporto's platform personalizes commuting experiences by adapting routes and schedules according to daily commuter needs. This flexibility is powered by AI predictions, which allow for real-time updates based on usage patterns and request times. Teporto aims to enhance employee satisfaction and ridership while providing affordable transportation options. By improving the commuting experience, the company assists businesses and cities in attracting and retaining talent, ultimately transforming traditional shuttle services into responsive, smart commuting solutions.

Iomob is a developer of a global transport platform aimed at enhancing urban mobility systems. The company focuses on creating a seamless mobility experience by connecting public transport and private mobility services through an open and decentralized infrastructure. This integration allows both large and small mobility providers, as well as public transit authorities, to collaborate effectively. By facilitating the launch of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) solutions, Iomob enables transport, mobility, and travel providers to offer efficient, user-friendly options for moving around cities. The company’s emphasis on sustainability and accessibility positions it as a key player in the evolution of smart cities and the Internet of Mobility.

Replica is an enterprise data platform and urban planning tool that helps cities understand mobility, population, and land use. It ingests a wide range of data, including public datasets such as the US Census and land use regulations, as well as private sources like aggregate mobile location data, credit transactions, and real estate information, to deliver a synthetic representation of the built environment. The platform measures movement patterns, mode shares (car, transit, bike, foot), and trip purposes, and provides baseline travel metrics to answer key transportation questions. Replica serves public agencies, land developers, and communities, supporting planning decisions on transportation, schools, parks, and hospitals by combining demographic data with transit data and other inputs. Outputs are validated against ground truth such as auto counts or ridership where possible, with options for customers to supply their own ground-truth data to improve model accuracy. Founded in 2018, Replica is based in San Francisco, California.

Mobius Motors Ltd. is a vehicle manufacturer based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 2011. The company focuses on designing, producing, and selling affordable vehicles tailored for the African mass market, specifically addressing the needs of consumers in developing regions. Mobius Motors' vehicles are engineered for durability and functionality, making them suitable for transporting heavy cargo, navigating rough and degraded terrains, and serving public transport and goods delivery needs. The company's mission is to enhance connectivity and improve the livelihoods of rural African communities by providing appropriate transportation solutions.

Conductor is a developer of a mobile application that enhances public transit experiences by providing reliable and accurate transit directions. The application utilizes crowdsourced data to generate dependable maps and real-time predictions, allowing commuters to stay informed about traffic conditions and route statuses. With its focus on simplifying and improving the reliability of public transit, Conductor aims to help users navigate their journeys more effectively.

Founded in 2012, Mozio operates an online platform that aggregates and compares various airport ground transportation options worldwide. Its services include shared ride shuttles, private vans, taxis, limousines, and public transit. Mozio enables travelers to search and book these services through its user-friendly interface, facilitating seamless travel from airports to final destinations.

HERO is a mobile application designed to provide responsible transportation solutions for individuals who may be inebriated. The app connects users with available transport options or enables them to reach out to friends for a safe ride home, promoting a culture of safety and accountability. By addressing the issue of drunk driving, HERO aims to foster a community that supports safer nights out and helps prevent the devastating consequences associated with impaired driving. The company is dedicated to fundamentally changing attitudes towards drunk driving, encouraging users to make responsible choices when it comes to their transportation needs.

HAAS Alert is a prominent provider of mobility and smart city data services focused on enhancing safety for emergency crews, drivers, and the general public through Cellular Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication. The company's Safety Cloud delivers real-time data that connects first responders and various fleets with motorists and autonomous vehicles, helping to prevent collisions and minimize traffic delays. HAAS Alert's platform issues preemptive notifications to drivers, alerting them to the approach of emergency vehicles via their car dashboards or smartphones. Additionally, the service supports smart city initiatives by providing valuable traffic information to government officials, aiding in infrastructure planning and real-time traffic management. HAAS Alert collaborates with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on innovative safety solutions and has garnered support from notable safety organizations.

VoyHoy is an online booking platform headquartered in Santiago, Chile, that specializes in providing travelers with the ability to compare and purchase bus tickets, along with other transportation options such as flights, trains, ferries, and rideshare services across Latin America. Established in 2014, VoyHoy employs a multi-modal booking system that aggregates prices from various providers, allowing users to efficiently find the best deals. By streamlining the travel booking process, VoyHoy aims to save users both time and money.

Founded in 2012, Mozio operates an online platform that aggregates and compares various airport ground transportation options worldwide. Its services include shared ride shuttles, private vans, taxis, limousines, and public transit. Mozio enables travelers to search and book these services through its user-friendly interface, facilitating seamless travel from airports to final destinations.

Founded in 2012, Mozio operates an online platform that aggregates and compares various airport ground transportation options worldwide. Its services include shared ride shuttles, private vans, taxis, limousines, and public transit. Mozio enables travelers to search and book these services through its user-friendly interface, facilitating seamless travel from airports to final destinations.

Founded in 2012, Mozio operates an online platform that aggregates and compares various airport ground transportation options worldwide. Its services include shared ride shuttles, private vans, taxis, limousines, and public transit. Mozio enables travelers to search and book these services through its user-friendly interface, facilitating seamless travel from airports to final destinations.

Mobius Motors Ltd. is a vehicle manufacturer based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 2011. The company focuses on designing, producing, and selling affordable vehicles tailored for the African mass market, specifically addressing the needs of consumers in developing regions. Mobius Motors' vehicles are engineered for durability and functionality, making them suitable for transporting heavy cargo, navigating rough and degraded terrains, and serving public transport and goods delivery needs. The company's mission is to enhance connectivity and improve the livelihoods of rural African communities by providing appropriate transportation solutions.