UK, SYMCA integrates data from Via-backed City Mapper to enhance public transport in South Yorkshire

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is integrating data insight from City Mapper in order to identify gaps in service and prioritise investments where they’re needed most. City Mapper’s data outline how people use public transport in the region, and its app sill also be enhanced for South Yorkshire’s transport network.

City Mapper belongs to Via since the acquisition in April 2023.

City Mapper app for South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

From buses and trams to trains and active travel options, the app is set to offer a one-stop solution for travelling efficiently and sustainably; with key features such as multi-modal journey planning, real-time departure information and live bus tracking empowering users to make informed travel decisions.

“We’re delighted to collaborate with SYMCA to help South Yorkshire residents and visitors travel with ease,” said Sam Griffiths, Head of UK & Nordics at parent company Via – “Our unique understanding of regional travel patterns will also help SYMCA transform the public transport network and deliver reliable, efficient and passenger-centric services.”

South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, said: “Across South Yorkshire we deserve a better transport network, and I’m doing everything I can to turn that vision into a reality. From moving at pace through the bus franchising assessment process, to introducing a new TSY app and journey planner, as well as taking South Yorkshire’s Supertram back under public control. Data is key to understanding travel patterns and how we all travel, to help us shape a more responsive network. That’s why I’m delighted to be working with Citymapper giving us another tool to improve transport in South Yorkshire.”