RE: https://en.osm.town/@osmlatam/115871684862764216
SOTM Latin America 2026 is gearing up.
via mstdn @osmlatam
More info: https://shorturl.at/OjtcI
Registration: https://shorturl.at/hdpua
#OpenStreetMap #SotMLatam2026 #OSMLatam #Mexico #TrufiAssociation
What do the best Google Maps alternatives have in common? Open Data.
via xitter @BGR
www.bgr.com/2028235/free-google-maps...
#opendata #mapping #OpenStreetMap #TrufiAssociation
“Pirate” transport in San Salvador signals that the official network does not cover the mobility patterns residents actually have.
Commuters adopt these services because formal routes are selective; they leave underserved communities with no other options.
via bsky @latinarepublic.bsky.social […]
A green Skånetrafiken bus with the digital display showing '192.168.2.28' instead of a route number. The caption reads: 'Look at that everyone, A LOCAL BUS!' The bus is a Scania model, and the number '24' is visible on the side.
Transport geek humor.
(192.168.2.28 is an IP address used within a private network, like a home or office.)
via Reddit u/aksnitd
#Sweden #GeekHumor #publictransport #bus #publictransit #SharedMobility #SustainableMobility #TrufiAssociation
“Nothing is more expensive than not adapting to climate change.” Valencia’s floods showed why public transport has to be part of that adaptation.
The disaster exposed a mobility system that funneled people into danger. Rebuilding the same car-centric model means repeating the same risks […]
This checks out. Hey Kenya! Let's do a Trufi cycling app!
by xitter @crazy_kennar
HT xitter @pedrito1414
https://youtu.be/vu2pCcLBMgA
#Kisumu #Africa #Kenya #Cycling #mapping #GIS #GeospatialData #mobileapp #AppDevelopment #MobileApps #AppInnovation #AppDesign #CustomApps #DigitalSolutions […]
Digital tools can enforce consequences for the harassers but also for the transport operators that fail to protect their passengers.
Data from mobile apps, community reports, and monitoring systems exposes patterns of abuse and operational failures. Transport operators can no longer treat […]
An editorial from Bangladesh arguing for expansion female-only buses because a certain "section of the people" are the main cause distress.
On urban buses in Bangladesh 83% of commuters report abuse. Incidents are often unreported because bus staff, onlookers, or even law enforcement urge […]
Sustainable mobility helps the North live within planetary boundaries, and helps the South meet the needs of its citizens.
Car dependence has trapped cities in pollution and inequity. The alternative is already here: public and informal transport networks that move people efficiently on minimal […]
Apps aren't panaceas. Bangkok’s informal moto-taxi system was formalized and "app-ified" but without inclusion. One imbalance replaced another.
via LI @lubyanza-research-group
medium.com/lubyanza/moto-taxis-in-t...
#informaltransport #populartransport #Kampala […]
World map showing global overland and ferry routes that can be traveled without flying. Colored lines connect cities and capitals across continents: yellow for bus routes, green for train routes, orange for taxi routes, and blue for ferry routes. The network is densest in Europe and Asia, with sparser connections in Africa, the Americas, and Oceania. The map is credited to jol.earth
A project to map the world's overland routes one can travel the without flying.
It shouldn't be this hard to stay off of a plane.
By Reddit u/jolearth
https://www.jol.earth/
#mapping #GIS #GeospatialData #OpenStreetMap #SharedMobility […]
[Original post on urbanists.social]
Online arguments over one woman’s bicycle on the Mumbai Metro miss the real opportunity: An app could show rack availability before anyone boards. Problem solved.
Multimodal travel depends on good data and cooperation across systems. Open data from metros and local mapping could help planners […]
Smarter Mobility Africa 2025 is talking our talk: transforming informal transport systems. The next step? Talk to us!
xitter @santaconational @TheGautrain
sokodirectory.com/2025/10/smarter-mobility... […]
Stylized graphic with bold text reading “¿Qué son las Pasajeras?” over a background image of a pickup truck used for community transport in Oaxaca.
Graphic combining text and photo. Spanish text explains that Las Pasajeras are a community-created form of public transport that emerged to fill gaps in urban service.
Photo of a covered pickup truck used to carry passengers, alongside Spanish text describing Las Pasajeras or Chiveras as vans that connect neighborhoods daily and protect riders from sun and rain.
Poster-style graphic showing a palm tree and a playing card.Text explains that although many operate informally, they are now being integrated into official mobility plans with mapped public routes.
Las Pasajeras or Chiveras in Oaxaca are vans that move people, with music and tarpaulins that wave in the wind.
They are a collective solution that was born from the community to move the whole city.
via IG @mapadata_ […]
[Original post on urbanists.social]
93% of Nigerians rely on informal work. Informality isn't the exception, it's the economy.
There's a false binary implied here. Informality is not disorder, it’s adaptation. Nigeria’s workers have built functioning, resilient, creative ecosystems in response to gaps left by weak infrastructure […]
Brazil is exploring fare-free public transport nationwide.
Free fares can provide access to jobs, education, and health. The government is assessing "whether there are more appropriate ways to finance the sector.” If public money can subsidize roads and cars, why not buses and riders? […]
Nigeria’s informal transport workers now have a place in the dictionary. ‘Agbero’ — a word for motor park operatives
via xitter @pulsenigeria247
www.pulse.ng/articles/lifestyle/japa-...
#Africa #Nigeria […]
The cable car in Antananarivo was meant to symbolize modernity. Instead, power cuts and high fares turned it into a symbol of inequality
When investment prioritizes image over access, it fails the very people it was meant to serve […]
To change the narrative about 2-3 wheelers, storytellers from around world came to India for the Delhi Deep Dive
Over three days in Delhi, they met with drivers, activists, and researchers, and experienced the city through autos and rickshaws themselves.
via bsky @populartransport.bsky.social […]
“The technology is not a panacea. It’s not apolitical. We need people at the table who deeply understand the problem.” – Alma Rangel of Codeando México
Digitizing informal public transport works best through collaboration. The result is not just an app, but a system where open data empowers […]
You can’t regulate boda safety if the system makes compliance impossible.
Geofrey Ndhogezi points out: “Even if it was issued free of charge, defiance would still dominate.” Riders see licensing as punishment, not protection. Policy should align with the lived experience of boda riders.
via […]
A great new initiative. Electricity – like public transport – is a lifeline for equity and development. If you can’t see them, you can’t improve them.
via LinkedIn @open-energy-transition
https://youtu.be/6rcMVXc2lwc
#OpenStreetMap #Climate #mapping #opendata #opensource #FOSS #TrufiAssociation
A group of seven student mappers from Duitama, Colombia pose on a school stairwell, smiling and relaxed between mapping sessions.
Student mappers in Duitama Colombia are helping to map the transport network of Toluca, Mexico for a big Trufi project.
xitter @duitamamapstars
#Mexico #Colombia #Toluca #Duitama #GlobalSouthTransportMapping #OpenStreetMap #Photography #OriginalPhoto #Volunteer #Volunteering #TrufiAssociation
Hong Kong is limiting ride-hailing licenses to maintain 90% public transport usage. Unlimited ride-hailing expansion undermines sustainable transport.
Regulatory frameworks and technology should enhance rather than displace transport networks that serve communities.
via xitter @rthk_enews […]
Formalization without inclusion is just transportation colonialism
Motorcycle taxis are a cornerstone of mobility in Kenya. Riders need recognition, not red tape. Develop safety and training in partnership with the sector itself.
via xitter @UzalendoNews_KE […]
Public Transport on Minecraft
Even in virtual worlds, people create accessible, functional mobility networks.
by Reddit u/Few-Decision5798
#publictransit #publictransport #Art #Minecraft #TrufiAssociation
A Malian photographer chooses buses over galleries to make art accessible to all Bamako residents. Informal transport as exhibition spaces.
xitter @Nybeponzio
https://www.instagram.com/p/DMSXh4FuSih/
#Africa #Mali #informaltransport #populartransport #publictransit #publictransport […]
Promotional image for a webinar titled "The Future of Public Transport Electrification in Africa: Opportunities, Trends and Challenges," held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 10:00 WAT / 11:00 SAST & CAT / 12:00 EAT. The speakers featured are Prian Reddy (C40 Cities), Justin Coetzee (GoMetro), Hans Van Toor (Roam), and Moses Nderitu (BasiGo). Organized by Smarter Mobility Africa.
Did you miss this webinar on Africa’s electric transport future? The video’s up, and the message is clear: informal transport can’t be an afterthought.
https://streamyard.com/watch/mXAe2wHW7qya
#Africa #ElectricVehicles #EV #EVs #informaltransport […]
[Original post on urbanists.social]
50% of Harare residents depend on informal transport: kombis, tuk-tuks, and more. The city's solution? Ban them in 3 years with no clear replacement plan.
via xitter @iharare
iharare.com/city-of-harare-unveils-b...
#Africa #Zimbabwe […]
