Snapper Services’ Mosaiq platform has won the Technology category at the 2026 Wellington Gold Awards, recognising its evolution from New Zealand’s smart ticketing heritage into a global transit intelligence platform. By turning live bus data into actionable insights, Mosaiq helps public transport operators and authorities make evidence-based decisions to improve network performance and reliability. Read how local innovation is supporting smarter public transport networks arou

ICM Mobility portfolio company Littlepay has been selected by Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, to provide contactless payment infrastructure across its fleet of more than 8,300 vehicles. The partnership will support the rollout of modern, scalable payments technology, helping simplify journeys for passengers while strengthening the infrastructure behind public transport payments. Read the full announcement here.

ICM Mobility portfolio company Littlepay has been selected to deliver the Broker Service for Project Coral, a UK Department for Transport-funded initiative designed to enable region-wide contactless fare capping across multiple transport operators and modes. Following completion of procurement, the project is moving towards delivery, with an initial deployment planned across participating bus and tram services in the West Midlands in 2027. The initiative marks a step towards

ICM Mobility portfolio company Littlepay is powering contactless payments on Liverpool City Region’s first franchised bus services, supporting the transition to a publicly controlled network. The rollout began in St Helens in September 2026, with the technology enabling passengers to pay using contactless bank cards and digital wallets. The initiative supports the region’s ambition to deliver simpler, more integrated public transport, with the network expected to expand to mo

Littlepay and Modeshift have successfully deployed an open-loop fare payment solution for Hungarian bus operator T-Busz, creating a certified model that can be replicated across transport networks in Europe. The modular approach is designed to reduce deployment time, cost and risk while providing a pathway towards more advanced capabilities such as account-based ticketing, fare capping and integrated mobility services. Read more about the technology partnership and its potent

Fare capping is becoming an increasingly important feature of modern public transport, helping make fares more predictable, accessible and equitable for passengers. Enabled by digital and contactless payment technology, it can simplify fare management for operators while encouraging greater public transport use. Littlepay explores how fare capping works, the different approaches available and the benefits it can deliver for both passengers and transport networks. Read the ful

Snapper Services’ Mosaiq Transit Intelligence Suite has been shortlisted in the Digital and Technology Excellence in Transport category at the 2026 UK National Transport Awards. The recognition highlights Mosaiq’s use of data and technology to help transport authorities and operators improve network performance and make more informed decisions. Read more about the shortlist and Mosaiq’s approach to transit intelligence here.

Vix Technology continues to play a leading role in the evolution of public transport, helping operators and authorities use technology to deliver more connected, efficient and passenger-focused journeys. In its latest news and insights, Vix explores the changing transport landscape, from smart ticketing and real-time passenger information to integrated mobility and the digital infrastructure supporting modern transport networks. Its work reflects the growing importance of tec

Snapper Services has been recognised as a finalist in the 2026 Pertronic Industries Limited Technology Gold Awards, highlighting the success of its Mosaiq transit intelligence platform. Processing more than 12 billion bus data points each month, Mosaiq is helping transport operators optimise networks, improve passenger outcomes and support more sustainable, data-driven public transport systems worldwide. Read the full announcement here: Pertronic-sponsored technology prize wo

As rail networks evolve, operators are looking for smarter ways to improve the passenger experience while modernising ticketing infrastructure. Vix Technology's latest innovations combine in-station and onboard solutions to deliver more seamless journeys, greater operational efficiency and the flexibility needed to support the next generation of rail travel. Read the full announcement here: Transforming rail ticketing: new in-station and onboard solutions

The digital transformation of public transport continues to accelerate across Europe, with transport authorities increasingly adopting integrated ticketing platforms to improve accessibility, efficiency and passenger convenience. The recent renewal of Kuba's partnership with the Touraine Mobility Authority marks another step in the modernisation of the Fil Bleu transport network, which serves the Tours metropolitan region in France. The initiative forms part of a broader stra

Every second, public transport networks generate vast amounts of operational data. The challenge is not collecting it, but turning it into meaningful insight. In its latest article, Mosaiq reveals that its transit intelligence platform now processes more than 10 billion vehicle “heartbeats” every month across 31 countries, providing operators and transport authorities with unprecedented visibility into network performance. The milestone highlights the growing importance of da

Great Western Railway has introduced new smart gatelines at Exeter Central, delivered by Vix Technology, as part of a broader effort to modernise passenger access and improve station flow. The deployment enables faster, more flexible journeys while supporting future-ready capabilities such as contactless payments. As Vix Technology continues to expand its presence in the UK rail sector, the installation highlights how digital, automated gate solutions can enhance both operati

Mobility payments specialist Littlepay has been selected for Project Coral, a landmark UK Department for Transport-funded programme designed to simplify contactless travel across multiple operators and transport modes. The initiative forms part of the UK Government’s “Better Connected” strategy and aims to create a more integrated, passenger-friendly transport network through region-wide pay-as-you-go travel and automated fare capping. The programme highlights the growing dem

As transport systems become more complex and digitally driven, the way technology is procured is evolving. In this latest insight, Vix Technology explores why traditional procurement approaches alone are no longer enough to guarantee successful outcomes. Drawing on decades of experience delivering fare collection and intelligent transport systems globally, the piece highlights the shift towards partnership-led models - where collaboration, flexibility, and shared objectives p

Littlepay has helped bring contactless, tap-and-go payments to regional public transport across New South Wales, marking a key step in modernising how passengers access everyday travel. The completed rollout extends beyond major cities, enabling commuters across dozens of regional bus networks to pay using bank cards, mobile wallets or wearable devices—removing the need for cash or pre-purchased tickets. More broadly, the project highlights a shift in public transport systems

Littlepay, Google and Go-Ahead Group have introduced a new approach to digital ticketing, enabling passengers to purchase and use prepaid bus passes directly within Google Wallet. The solution allows users to simply tap their phone to travel—removing the need for paper tickets, separate apps, or QR codes—while extending the convenience of contactless travel to pre-paid journeys. Read the full announcement here: Littlepay, Google and Go-Ahead Launch prepaid bus passes in Googl

Contactless EMV payments are increasingly being adopted across public transport networks as operators look to simplify ticketing and improve passenger convenience. By allowing travellers to use their contactless bank cards or mobile wallets directly at the gate, open-loop systems can reduce reliance on proprietary ticketing infrastructure while supporting more flexible fare structures. A recent example is the rollout of contactless “tap and go” payments across the Merseyrail

Miki Szikszai, CEO of Snapper Services A new interactive benchmarking tool is enabling cities and transport authorities to compare public transit performance globally in near real time. The Cities Today article reports the Mosaiq Global Public Transit Index uses open data from more than 1,000 locations to analyse reliability and on-time performance, allowing operators to benchmark networks, identify operational improvements and track how their systems perform against global p

A new regional rail ticketing system is being deployed across France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, bringing simpler, more flexible travel for passengers. Delivered by Kuba for Nouvelle-Aquitaine Mobilités, the platform introduces account-based ticketing and contactless payments to help create a seamless, interoperable experience across regional transport networks. Read the full announcement here .