Press Release
October2018
Flowbird Transport Intelligence at Euro Bus Expo
Experts from Flowbird Transport Intelligence - a technology partner for multimodal networks around the world - will be at Euro Bus Expo (Stand T48, NEC, October 30-November 1) describing how digital innovations in retail platforms and cloud-based back office architectures can generate value for transport operators.
The company, formed from the merger of Parkeon with Cale, is at the forefront of transportation hardware, software and mobile app development - and recently rolled out the ticket retailing system for Translink's Glider bus rapid transit system. As part of the project, Flowbird installed 114 self-service retail units at halts along the network, 230 platform validators and provided 45 handheld inspection devices.
Flowbird's expertise includes:
•Open Payments & Account Based Ticketing - from contactless EMV and mobile payments to ID-based transactions
•Retailing Solutions - on-and-off vehicle retailing systems that optimise operator value and transform the customer experience
•On-board Surveillance - integrated on-vehicle CCTV technology for asset protection and passenger safety
•Analytics & Big Data - systems analysis and real-time journey monitoring
•Delivery & Support Services - front line expertise and scalable back-office platforms
•Mobility as a Service (MaaS) - bringing the vision of shared, on-demand transportation networks to life
The company's solutions are at the heart of rail, bus, ferry and tram projects in the UK, in Europe and beyond, including London, Helsinki, Brussels, Algeria, Edinburgh and Perth in Australia.
Gavin Trimnell, Head of Sales and Marketing at Flowbird, said: "Flowbird digital technology can transform the way passengers engage with transport networks, while simultaneously delivering significant operational benefits."
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Notes to Editors
Flowbird Transport Intelligence
Flowbird Transport Intelligenceis a global technology innovator.The company's resources - including 500 R&D engineers - place Flowbird at the forefront of innovation in transportation hardware, software, sensor systems, machine-learning and Artificial Intelligence, information security and mobile app development.
From contactless EMV systems to new retail platforms and cloud-based back office architectures, Flowbird is leading the way in developing digital pathway that creates value for transport operators and improves the experience of their customers.