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ConnectSmart’s MaaS: Incorporating Multimodal Trip Planning as Part of Our Mobility-as-a-Service Platform
In recent years, the Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) concept has revolutionized how we think about transportation. MaaS integrates various forms of transportation services into a single, accessible on-demand service, fostering seamless urban mobility. This blog will highlight the defining characteristics of MaaS use in the ConnectSmart app and demonstrate how Metropia’s MaaS solutions epitomize this highest level of service, optimizing local mobility and achieving broad societal
Nov 2, 2025


Stop Waiting, Start Sharing – Instant Carpool Your Way with ConnectSmart!
Between events, school in session, and weekend plans, traffic can make your usual drive turn into a crawl. But this year? There’s a better way — carpooling with ConnectSmart is your speedy shortcut through congestion with HOV routing. Why Instant Carpool is Your Game-Changer 💲 No waiting. Money saved . Take an Instant Carpool with your buddy using the ConnectSmart app to take advantage of the HOV lane. You’ll save money on gas and parking! Trip logged. Rewards activated. You
Nov 2, 2025


Automatic Matching – Schedule a Carpool Your Way with ConnectSmart!
Between events, school in session, and weekend plans, traffic can make your usual drive turn into a crawl. There’s a better way — carpooling with ConnectSmart is your speedy shortcut through the congestion with HOV routing in Houston. Why Scheduled Carpool is Your Game-Changer 💲 HOV routing. Money saved . Take a Scheduled Carpool with your buddy using the ConnectSmart app to take advantage of the HOV lane (in Houston). You’ll save money on gas and parking! You’re on your wa
Nov 2, 2025


Get Real-Time Bus Arrival Updates Straight to Your App in ConnectSmart!
Whether you’re a regular bus or rail user or only use it occasionally, you’ll want ConnectSmart in your pocket. In ConnectSmart, you can filter your transit route results by Greenest, Shortest Time, Earliest Arrival, Earliest Departure, Fewer Transfers, Less Walking, or Lower Cost. You can also choose All modes to see the intermodal options, which illustrate how to cycle or drive to your transit stop, in case you want to use a Park and Ride. See When Your Bus Will Arrive W
Nov 2, 2025


ConnectSmart’s Mobility Wallet: Simplifying Payments
It wasn’t too long ago that you had to use cash or a credit card at a kiosk to buy a paper ticket before you could ride the bus, take the subway, or any other public transportation mode. That’s all changed. With the advent of Mobility Wallets, it’s easier than ever to hop on public transportation, rent a bike or scooter, pay for parking, and even pay a carpool driver. ITS America defines a mobility wallet as: An electronic or card-based payment tool or system, applicable to b
Nov 2, 2025


Cycle Comfortably with High Comfort-Rated Bike Routes in Houston with ConnectSmart!
Hey riders, did you know the ConnectSmart app can help you plan your rides as you cycle throughout your city? Cyclists already earn rewards when using ConnectSmart’s bicycle navigation feature, but with the spinwheel, you can earn even more rewards for taking sustainable trips! ConnectSmart is unlike any other mobility app, with cycling features you haven’t seen elsewhere. Only ConnectSmart’s biking routes prioritize High Comfort Bike Lanes in Houston . As you plan your bike
Nov 2, 2025
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