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Citymapper

The Ultimate Transport App

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Citymapper is a journey planning app for mobile and web that helps people navigate public transport across major transit cities. It combines route planning with live information on bus locations, traffic and diversions, and offers features such as a Best Section with train direction selection, calendar syncing, and iOS Lock Screen Navigation.

The app includes a CLUB subscription with additional features, including AI-assisted route selection, GO trip tracking without unlocking the phone, and departure time recommendations. Citymapper also works with cities and transport agencies to provide journey planning, rider insights, and network optimisation tools, and offers advertising formats and targeting for brands reaching commuters. It is available on iPhone and Android, with a web version, and covers major transit cities worldwide.

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