Return to: IT NewsHOW MART IMPLEMENTED ON-DEMAND TECHNOLOGY TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE LOW-COST TRANSPORTATION IN FITCHBURGThe Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (MART), a public transit agency based in Fitchburg, MA implemented on-demand technology provided by QRyde. The technology allows: • Customers to book rides through a smartphone app, a web portal or the call-center. • Cost reduction through shared ridership powered by a Global Scheduling Engine. • A data-drivenapproach to monitor and improve Key Performance Indicators through dashboards. The Artificial intelligence (AI) – based, data-driven technology utilizes empty seats on scheduled vehicles along existing routes to increase shared ridership and reduce the cost for on-demand transportation. This benefits lower-income individualsneeding rides for access to employment, medical appointments, social activities and other needs. The ancillary beneficiaries of this service are the facilities and communities who benefit from a reliable workforce and a reduction in no-shows for medical appointme ... News Release: HOW MART IMPLEMENTED ON-DEMAND TECHNOLOGY TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE LOW-COST TRANSPORTATION IN FITCHBURG Submitted on: October 27, 2020 03:25:44 PM Submitted by: QRyde On behalf of: qryde.com/markets/transit/ |