With the Paralympics starting next week, it’s a good time to reflect on the impact of the Games on public transport in Rio in August. Overall impact of the Olympics on public transport 1.17 million tourists (410,000 from outside Brazil and 760,000 Brazilians) flocked to the city to see the 91 olympic records, and 27 world records set during the Games. It was a busy time for public transit in Rio, and Moovit saw an increase …

Moovit is delighted to welcome Mont–de–Marsan, France to the app. About the city Mont-De-Marsan is the capital city of the Landes department in the Aquitaine region of south/west France. Nicknamed “The Town of the Three Rivers”, the river Douze and Midou flow through, and merge in town, to create the Midouze. Mont-De-Marsan is rich in history, with beau…

We’re excited to announce that transit directions are now available in Granada, Spain. About Granada Granada is famous for the revered Alhambra, a Moorish palace and fortress. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was originally designed as a military area in the 13th century, but later became the royal residence of King Mohammed ibn Yusuf ben Nasr. Alhambra in Arabic translates as Red Castle, and it was called this because o…

After a long, fun summer, getting back in the swing of things can be tough. At Moovit, our aim is to make every journey smoother on public transit. Especially the more stressful ones, like getting your kids to school or trying to make it on time to your first class of the semester at college. Top tips for using public transit to get to school Moovit does all the leg work to make riding transit easy, but here are some tips to…

The Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street festival in Europe. It’s taken place annually since 1964 on the streets of Notting Hill, Ladbroke Grove and Westbourne Park. The event is a big, end of summer celebration during the August bank holiday weekend in London. With such big crowds, Transport for London is forced to adjust the tube / bus routes and schedules to account for this. The good news is that Moovit has made all the…

Moovit now works in Umbria, Italy! About Umbria Perugia is the capital city of Umbria, a region in central Italy. Discover this area, known for its long history, rolling hills, and beautiful landscapes, including the River Tiber which crosses the region, with Moovit. Visit Italy’s famous chocolate brand Baci (translated as “kisses”) and Indulge in a de…

Have you found yourself on your summer holiday in Rio during the Olympics, or do you live in Rio and want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the Games and enjoy your city again without all the tourists? While we can’t promise complete alone time, after all, this is a time of celebration for the city, we’ve put together some tips and tricks to avoid as much of the Olympics mania as possible! Moovit has the most accurate publi…

We’re delighted to extend the existing Fresno metro area on Moovit to now include the awe-inspiring Yosemite National Park in California. About Yosemite National Park The Park spans the eastern side of Tuolumne, Mariposa and Madera counties and its 1,200 square miles of natural beauty is perfect for explorers. At every turn, find a range of striking scenes, such as stunning waterfalls, deep valleys, grand meadows, and g…

Springfield is located in the west of New England, within Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA. We are delighted to have this city on our app to give commuters and tourists a smooth trip on public transit. What To Do In Springfield, MA Springfield is most renowned as the birthplace of basketball, often nicknamed “Hoop City”. Legend has it that teacher, James Naismith invented the sport to fill the gaps between football and bas…

Volusia County is the latest metro area added to the Moovit app. Located on the Atlantic coast in Florida, USA. The area is famous for Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach, which both have a beautiful beach vibe. At low tide, the beach can be up to 500 feet wide! Getting Around Volusia County Although Daytona is notable as the World Center of Racing, hosting races for over 100 years, you don’t need to drive in the NASCAR to s…