Genoa is at the forefront of smart mobility

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Wireless connectivity and real-time data analytics are used in smart mobility to integrate various forms of transportation. The concept of smart mobility must be at the core of the modern smart cities of today.

In the Italian city of Genoa, the Japanese multinational firm Hitachi is testing a smart mobility service that links various forms of transportation together using Bluetooth and artificial intelligence (AI).

Mayor of Genoa Marco Bucci stated on social media: ‘’Genoa has been chosen by Hitachi to pilot an innovative smart ticketing app whose operation was witnessed by journalists from across Europe.’’

With the aid of Bluetooth sensors that link buses, trains, and even funiculars, the new app, called “GoGoGe,” makes it possible for users to access every kind of public transit in the capital of northwest Italy’s Liguria region.

Additionally, residents will be able to identify and rent electric scooters, pay for parking, and check the real-time crowding of specific public transportation on their smartphones, Mayor Bucci explained.

‘’The ticket will no longer be needed; the cheapest fare will be automatically calculated by the app at the end of each day based on the actual trips made by the passenger. A revolution that puts Genoa at the forefront of smart mobility,’’ Mayor Bucci also stated.

As one of the first Italian towns to commit to the implementation and promotion of the holistic smart city strategy, Genoa is a pioneer in this field. (photo credit: Folco Masi/Unsplash)