Citymapper

Citymapper is a public transit app and mapping service[4][5] which displays transport options, usually with live timing, between any two locations in a supported city. It integrates data for all urban modes of transport, including walking, cycling and driving, in addition to public transport.[6] It is free of charge to users, and is supported by a mobile app on devices such as mobile phones, and by an Internet website.

Citymapper
Developer(s)Citymapper Limited
Stable release(s)
iOS10.58.4 / February 13, 2023 (2023-02-13)[1]
Android10.59.1 / February 27, 2023 (2023-02-27)[2]
Wear OS10.59.1 / February 27, 2023 (2023-02-27)[3]
Operating system
TypeGPS navigation software
LicenseProprietary software
Websitecitymapper.com

The underlying data is pulled from a variety of sources, including open data (usually GTFS-files provided by transport authorities) and local transit authorities.[7][8] Some data is user-generated or collected by local employed personnel.[8]

Citymapper started in 2011 in London.[9] Its second city was New York.[7] In August 2020 travel in 58 cities and metropolitan areas was covered.[10] Citymapper was founded by Azmat Yusuf, a former Google employee, who also serves as Citymapper's CEO.[6][11][12]

In December 2019 the app added a feature which allows users to choose between a "fast" route or "main roads" which avoid dimly-lit areas.[13]

As of 2023, the company provides its services to more than 50 million users across 100 cities.[14]

Other services

In September 2017, Citymapper launched a night bus service in the East End of London.[15][16][17][18] The service in various iterations was called Smartbus, SmartRide, and Ride.[19][20] The service used eight-passenger vans, as London's transit authority, Transport for London, did not allow Citymapper to operate full-size buses.[21][22][23] Citymapper discontinued this service in July 2019.[19][20]

In February 2019, Citymapper launched Pass, a weekly subscription that gave users access to some forms of public transit in London, at lower cost than other weekly passes.[24][25][26]

Corporate finances

In 2019, Citymapper earned £5.8 million in revenue but had net losses in excess of £9 million.[9]

As of May 2021, Citymapper has raised £45 million in venture capital funding.[27] In May 2021, the company launched a crowdfunding campaign targeted at retail investors. The company plans to use the funds to expand services into additional cities.[9]

In March 2023, Citymapper was acquired by Via Transportation for undisclosed terms.[14]

See also

References
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  2. "Citymapper - Transit Navigation APKs". APKMirror. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  3. "Citymapper: All Your Transport APKs". APKMirror. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  4. "Citymapper - Our apps for iPhone and Android". Citymapper.
  5. Scott, Mark (20 May 2014). "The Europeans Are Coming, One City at a Time". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  6. Bromwich, Jonah Engel (7 October 2015). "As HopStop Nears End of the Line, Transfer to Citymapper". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  7. Bromwich, Jonah Engel (9 October 2013). "A Winner, to Get You There". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  8. Citymapper (8 September 2015). "Building a city without open data". Medium. Archived from the original on 1 September 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
  9. Ackerman, Naomi (28 April 2021). "Citymapper launches first ever crowdfunding campaign and reveals expansion plans". London Evening Standard.
  10. "Our Cities". Citymapper. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  11. Stokel-Walker, Chris (1 May 2019). "Uber's London data grab hints at a future subscription service". Wired UK. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  12. Cohen, Arianne (26 March 2018). "The Guy Making Public Transit Smarter". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  13. Hamill, Jasper (9 December 2019). "Citymapper launches feature which will help you get home safely late at night". Metro. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
  14. Seal, Thomas; Davalos, Jackie (March 16, 2023). "Journey-Planning App Citymapper Sold to Transit Tech Company Via". Bloomberg. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023.
  15. Citymapper (20 July 2017). "CM2- Night Rider, our first ££ commercial bus route". Medium.
  16. "We Took A Ride On The Citymapper Night Bus". Londonist. 5 December 2017.
  17. Summers, Nick (20 July 2017). "Citymapper to launch a weekend night bus service in London". Engadget. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  18. Manning, James (20 July 2017). "Citymapper is launching a night bus service in east London". Time Out London. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  19. Citymapper (12 June 2019). "Ending Ride to focus on Pass". Medium.
  20. Vincent, James (12 June 2019). "Transport app Citymapper gives up on reinventing the bus". The Verge. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  21. Manning, James (21 February 2018). "Citymapper just launched a new bus network – and right now, it's FREE". Time Out London. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  22. Heathman, Amelia (22 February 2018). "Citymapper smart bus: transport app launches London ride-sharing initiative". Evening Standard. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  23. Silva, Rohan (22 February 2018). "London must embrace new ideas to keep our transport moving". Evening Standard. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  24. Citymapper (20 February 2019). "Citymapper PASS". Medium.
  25. Vincent, James (20 February 2019). "Transit app Citymapper wants to simplify public transport with a weekly subscription". The Verge. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  26. Connor, Maire Rose (31 October 2019). "Citymapper's Oyster Card Competitor Has Expanded To Zones 3-4". Londonist. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  27. "Via confirms it's acquired trip planning app Citymapper to boost its transit tech". Techcrunch.com.


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