AI is changing how OpenStreetMap grows, mapping buildings at scale. But informal transport networks thrive even deeper in the gaps AI already struggles to see.
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Our partners in Rwanda are strengthening public transport by connecting data with mapping platforms. Better choices. Smarter cities.
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Informal transport isn’t a gap in the system—it is the system for millions. A new ITF report challenges outdated policies and calls for smarter integration of these vital networks.
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Public transport data should be accurate, accessible, and sustainable. Trufi delivers. We create GTFS feeds in cities where none exist, ensuring transport networks are recognized and usable worldwide.
Researchers: A PhD project on public ownership and transport decarbonization needs real-world input. Trufi Association has the experience to help ground this research.
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You don't change commuter culture with new buses, and making driving a "liability"—you make public transport preferable and attractive.
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This editorial from Sri Lanka comes close to the mark. Create systems that make the decision to take public transport an easy, logical, and enjoyable one. Until then, personal vehicles will remain the preferred and/or aspirational choice for many.
The new digital ID system includes biometric checks and cloud storage, linking riders to their National Identification Numbers. This initiative demonstrates how informal transport workers can innovate to address public concerns and build trust within their communities.
Self-formalizing transport: Motorcycle taxi riders in Ogun State, Nigeria are leading a digital transformation to improve safety and accountability.
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The Boda Boda Board Game brings to life the challenges of a Kampala motorcycle taxi driver, with humor and authenticity
In this interview, Benjamin de la Peña explains why popular transport—tuk-tuks, matatus, and jeepneys—isn’t a problem to solve, but an asset to support.
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Trufi apps can include any an all of these "Elements of an ideal trip planner." Apps should reflect how people actually move. Including informal transport—not treating it as an afterthought. An excellent breakdown.
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Sustainable transport should be safe, accessible, and dignified for all. Support Trufi Association with a donation or sponsorship to help digitize and elevate informal transport networks.
The Global South offers innovative transport solutions that the Global North can learn from.
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Informal transport provides mobility for millions — but what about the workers behind the wheel? The VREF ISM Research Forum on Feb 12 will explore better work conditions.
The UK is using the London Stock Exchange to raise money for energy and clean technology projects in the Global South. But will this funding reach the everyday transport people rely on?
Trying to get a copy of this study: Car-oriented developing countries have been designed to be that way – at the expense of transportation justice.
There's an important aspect to this World Bank report that Devdiscourse doesn't mention: Sustainable Transport Investment should include support and funding for informal and active mobility.
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