At the 2024 edition of the European Mobility Expo, an event bringing together players in public transport and sustainable mobility, held in Strasbourg from 1ᵉʳ to 3 October, Keolis confirmed its ability to offer innovative transport solutions. Two Keolis subsidiaries stood out by winning innovation trophies, highlighting their commitment to improving the passenger experience.
Keolis wins two innovation awards at the European Mobility Expo 2024
Inclusive mobility at the heart of Rennes.
Keolis Rennes wins the prize in the ‘Accessibility - Fittings - Comfort - Design’ category for its ‘Handimap’ project. Deployed in the Rennes metropolitan area, this project aims to improve mobility, particularly for people with reduced mobility (PRM), the elderly and young parents with pushchairs.
Thanks to the official application for Rennes' Star network, Keolis, in collaboration with the start-up Someware, has adapted its route planner to take account of the urban obstacles that users may encounter, such as the width of pavements or the presence of street furniture. Handimap users benefit from adapted itineraries that take into account various parameters, such as the width of pavements, the state of paths, and temporary disruptions such as roadworks. This solution makes it possible to offer more accessible routes, improving the independence and quality of life of many users.
The Validometer, an innovative solution for raising travellers' awareness!
In the ‘ITS: passenger information and services’ category, Keolis Besançon Mobilités won the trophy for its ‘Validomètre’ project, which aims to encourage passengers to validate their tickets.
Combining technology and nudge - a gentle incentive method aimed at influencing behaviour without resorting to coercive or restrictive measures - the Validometer displays, at each stop and when the doors open, the number of passengers boarding (data from the counting system) and the number of validations carried out. The difference between these two figures is thus visible to everyone, encouraging passengers to validate their tickets. The collection of anonymised data has also made it possible to identify the areas where fraud is most significant and to mobilise the teams on the ground to continue to raise passenger awareness through prevention and control actions.