Moovit, creator behind the #1 commuter app, and Association for Open Data of Public Transportation (ODPT) in Japan, are announcing their partnership to enhance public transport access across Japan. Moovit is officially launching its service in five key Japanese cities: Tokyo, Yokohama and Kyoto — thanks to its strategic partnership with ODPT — as well as Hiroshima, Kumamoto. With data from 164 transport agencies, Moovit is bringing 24 million Japanese residents the most comprehensive transit information in one easy-to-use app.

Now, riders across Japan can seamlessly plan and navigate their public transit journeys with Moovit’s free iOS, Android, and Web app. Moovit integrates official information from local transit agencies with real-time crowdsourced updates, ensuring users receive the most accurate, up-to-date information to make informed travel decisions. The app has integrated more than 54,000 stops and 3,500 lines across the five cities to be able to suggest the best routes across various urban mobility options, including buses, trains, metro, light rail, micro-mobilities, ferries delivering a smoother and more efficient travel experience.

Moovit’s feature-rich platform enhances the commuting experience with:

• Real-time arrival information, so users know exactly when their bus or train will arrive.
• Live Directions with Deboarding Alerts, providing step-by-step guidance throughout the entire journey.
• Service Alerts, allowing riders to stay informed of disruptions on their usual routes and adjust travel plans accordingly.
• Accessibility features, empowering individuals across the disability spectrum to navigate public transportation with greater confidence and ease.

“By collaborating closely with the Association for Open Data of Public Transportation we are excited to bring Moovit’s powerful mobility solutions to Japan and help millions of riders travel more efficiently,” said Ziv Kabaretti, Chief of Product at Moovit. “By combining official transit data with real-time crowd updates, Moovit makes public transportation more accessible, convenient, and reliable. We look forward to expanding further across Japan, to improve the daily commute for even more people.

“We are delighted to welcome Moovit—one of the world’s leading public transport apps with a large global user base—as a new member of the ODPT,” said Dr. Ken Sakamura, Chair of ODPT. “As more foreign tourists visit Japan, it is our mission to provide accurate and timely information on Japan’s complex public transportation network to them. The launch of Moovit in Japan will significantly enhance services for both locals and overseas guests.”

With this expansion, Moovit continues its mission to simplify urban mobility worldwide. The company has ambitious plans for further growth in Japan, with Okinawa set to be the next city to benefit from Moovit’s services, an exciting step toward expanding seamless mobility across the country.