Putting journey planning back on the map

The app, called Ride, allows users to plan, book and pay before riding buses, trains, trams, rental e-scooters and e-bikes.

Future mobility specialists at SYSTRA lead the options appraisal for the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platform, which was tailored to the transport networks in Nottingham and Derby. 

The project involved extensive stakeholder engagement and co-design; using interviews and workshops to identify and prioritise key platform features based on local needs.

Alastair Kitson, Associate at SYSTRA, said: “We’re delighted to have supported in the development, management, and delivery of the procurement process for Ride – which enabled the selection of preferred MaaS supplier Trafi.

“Our role also included programme management, defining key activities, and supporting an engagement programme to develop a high-level technical blueprint. This important work informed provider specifications and supplemented ITT documentation.”

Ride has been described by Councillor Linda Woodings, Executive Member for Regional Development, Growth and Transport at Nottingham City Council, as “one of the first of its kind in the country” and “transformative” in how people track public transport options. 

SYSTRA is committed to helping shape the sustainable, user-focused transport solutions of the future across the UK and Ireland. 

Our teams help clients forge better links between stakeholders across the mobility sector. As with the Ride app, SYSTRA ensures partners and suppliers work collaboratively to develop practical, useful travel services, supported by accessible passenger planning and booking tools.