The LA Metro has selected Israeli firm Moovit to power its new transportation app that delivers seamless, multimodal mobility for residents and visitors during the Fifa World Cup.

The app brings six standalone applications into one seamless platform for planning and paying across modes of transportation.

The app integrates information and guidance on bus, rail, subway, on-demand rideshare, bikes, scooters and car-share to provide comprehensive trip planning and contactless payment with real-time information, live directions, service alerts and more. Designed to simplify the transit experience, the unified mobility app is designed to make transportation more accessible, efficient and attractive. 

This initiative is part of the Los Angeles agency’s goal of digitally enhancing its transport network for everyday commuters, and is a critical step in preparing the region for a series of world-class global events, including the World Cup, Super Bowl LXI, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028. With millions of international visitors expected, LA is leveraging technology to ensure a seamless and welcoming transit experience. The app is available in 45 languages and provides accessibility features to empower people across the disability spectrum to use public transport with more assurance.

“As Los Angeles is preparing to welcome the world, we’re proud to partner with Metro at this historic moment,” said Gil Balog, Moovit’s chief operating officer. “Moovit has guided more than one billion users across 112 countries and has helped cities manage both daily mobility and the demands of global events like the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. We’re bringing that scale, innovation and on-the-ground expertise to Los Angeles to deliver a world-class transit app, keeping residents moving, visitors exploring and fans connected when it matters most.”

The LA Metro (www.metro.net) app is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Launched in 2012, Moovit (www.moovit.com) now serves over 1.5 billion users in more than 3500 cities across 112 countries, in 45 languages.