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What would motivate you to use your car less?

Imagining safer, healthier spaces Today is World Car Free Day! This annual event encourages motorists to […]

How to Boost the Efficiency of Fare Collection

Does revolution bring returns? Smart ticketing and contactless payments have revolutionised fare collection in the last […]

Lothian Buses new record: 100,000 taps in a day!

‘Tap happy’ festival goers set a new record The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is one of the […]

Smart Transport Ticketing: Benefits for Operators and Passengers

Making first impressions count With billions of mass transit journeys each year beginning with a ticket […]

Flowbird App Empowers Tampa’s Parking Experience with Multi-App Integration

Clearwater, Florida – Flowbird Group, a global leader in curbside management and urban mobility solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with the City of Tampa for their latest accessibility initiative.

Meet the team: Justin Pounder

Leading Flowbird’s business in Australia Justin Pounder, General Manager of Flowbird Australia, is based in the […]

Flowbird, Umojo Partner for Off-Street Solution in Portand

Moorestown, NJ -- Flowbird, the global leader in cloud-based mobility and off-street parking solutions, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Umojo, the foremost provider of communication, data analytics, and automation solutions. This exciting collaboration aims to revolutionize the parking experience in the City of Portland by integrating Umojo’s cutting-edge communication software into Flowbird's off-street parking devices.

Cash versus digital payments in mobility systems

With the rising popularity of mobile and contactless payments, some argue it’s time to move to digital payments and cut ties with cash. It’s a divisive subject, however, raising concerns about 'digital exclusion'.

Flowbird teams up with Zuora to advance digitalisation and growth

To help accelerate growth, both in France and globally, Flowbird has called on Zuora®, a leading provider of a monetisation platform for recurring revenue companies. Its objective is to develop monetisation strategies suited to its evolving business model. As Flowbird transitions from being primarily a hardware supplier to delivering integrated solutions and Software-as-a-Service, it is developing an economic structure that’s fit for the future.

Flowbird app & Pay by Text now available in Sewickley!

Sewickley to update its parking system with user-friendly solution this July 2023 New mobile payment options […]

FabMob and Flowbird lead the way for accessible, sustainable mobility

La Fabrique des Mobilités (FabMob), a non-government organisation (NGO) enabling collaboration in the mobility sector, and Flowbird, a world leader in mobility technologies, today announce their partnership. Together, the organisations will advance the "Mon Compte Mobilité'' (moB) program for mobility users to access services, and collect and manage their mobility data.

Passenger apps: Take 5 operator benefits

Passenger apps enable a convenient all-in-one mobile experience, including journey planning, travel information, and ticket booking and payments.

Contactless Interac Debit fare payments launch on Laval buses

Flowbird’s integration of Interac® Debit to its open payment platform opens up potential for more widespread adoption of ‘tap to ride’ contactless fare payments in Canada.

Edinburgh tramline extended to provide a route across the city

Edinburgh Trams' technology partner Flowbird installed new ticketing infrastructure at eight new stops along the line, which has been extended to create a spine across Scotland's capital city.

Take 5… Transport authority benefits of Account Based Ticketing

Multi-operator, multimodal schemes with account-based ticketing (ABT) are scalable, flexible and cost-effective building blocks for integrated transport networks.

6 June, 2023 - 8 June, 2023

Pedal to the metal for Parkex

Birmingham, United Kingdom

We’re revving up for the British Parking Association’s flagship event, Parkex, next week. For three days, June 6 to 8, the brightest sparks behind Europe’s parking industry will gather under one roof at Birmingham’s NEC. Our team will be among them, at stand P140.

Flowbird Partners with the City of Minneapolis to Launch New & Improved MPLS Parking App

Additional Convenience Delivered to Drivers in Record Time. The City of Minneapolis launched the newest version […]

Hear about Edinburgh’s leading role in ticketing innovation at the ALBUM conference

Is change in the UK bus industry happening at the pace it’s needed? Are those changes […]

Take 5… benefits of Mobility-as-a-Service for cities

Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) digital platforms are driving a new way of connecting urban populations with multimodal transport […]

Flowbird presents its vision for connected urban mobility at AMWE in Paris

Press release, Paris, 21/03/2023 Urban mobility specialist Flowbird today announced that it will demonstrate its unique […]

Clermont Ferrand makes the move to open payments on transport

Clermont Ferrand hits a milestone of 100,000 taps with its new open payments system on transport, powered by Flowbird.

Flowbird’s transport talking points at Transport Ticketing Global

Our team’s getting ready for the big one – Transport Ticketing Global 2023 opens its doors […]

Take 5… Operator benefits of open payments in transport

In open loop fare collection systems, passengers use a contactless credit or debit card; mobile wallet; […]

Flowbird envisions the transport ticket of tomorrow

What will the future of transport ticketing look like? Flowbird’s Group Product Manager of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) Solutions, Frédéric Laithier, was among a team challenged to design its vision during a hackathon, which took place during the Forum of the Innovation Agency for Transport (AIT) in Paris last week.

Ticketing & payments – a vital enabler of National Bus Strategy

Looking to collaborate on a multi-operator ticketing scheme with fare capping? Our bus ticketing and payments […]

Flowbird announce new additions to the management team further to accelerate growth ambitions within the UK parking sector.

FLOWBIRD announce new additions to the management team further to accelerate growth ambitions within the UK parking sector.

New London Brings Additional Convenience Parkers with Flowbird App

City Expands Touchless Payment Options Moorestown, NJ — The New London Parking Authority has announced the launch of the Flowbird App to make it easier for motorists to find and pay for parking downtown.

Podcast: Will transport payments drive a MaaS revolution?

In this latest episode of Flowbird’s ‘Let’s talk abut transport’ podcast, Mike Sussman considers the role […]

Take 5… Passenger benefits of open payments on transport

Open loop transport payments, where passengers ‘tap to pay’ for travel with their contactless EMV bank […]

South Orange Parking Authority Updates Its Parking System with User-Friendly Solution

New, updated solar-powered pay stations offer faster options than ever before

New ParkNYC App Proves to be Unrivaled Success in First 30 Days

Record-Breaking Numbers in First 4 Weeks Moorestown, New Jersey – Flowbird Group launched the new and improved ParkNYC mobile parking app on October 17th, allowing motorists to pay for on-street and municipal parking in New York City.

Monapass – One App, One Account, for Open Ticket Mobility

Mobility as a Service is key to Monaco’s environmental commitment to reduce light vehicle traffic by […]

Translink Milestone for National Account Based Ticketing System for Northern Ireland

Translink has completed a significant milestone in the rollout of a national account-based ticketing (ABT) system […]

Flowbird Announces New CEO

Leads the Company Into the Next Growth Phase. After 12 years as CEO, Bertrand Barthelemy has stated his decision to step back from his operational role and to focus on his position as a board member of Flowbird. Frédéric Beylier is Flowbird Group’s new CEO.

Flowbird unveils Off-Street Solution at IPMI 2022

August 4th, 2022 Company presents FlowbirdGO, a cloud-based off-street solution for gated and gateless facilities. Moorestown, […]

Flowbird is featured in the “Ticketing in Mobility as a Service” handbook published by UITP & STA.

Flowbird is proud to have contributed, along with many other domain experts, to the “Ticketing in […]

Flowbird Group acquires Your Parking Space

Flowbird Group acquires YourParkingSpace,the UK’s leading pre-book and subscription marketplace trusted by over 5m drivers! Flowbird […]

28 June, 2022 - 29 June, 2022

Transport Ticketing Global | London | 2022

Transport Ticketing Global is the world’s largest public transport forum event for smart ticketing & mobility professionals.

22 June, 2022 - 23 June, 2022

AIPARK Pdays | Florence | 2022

This event invites us to a transversal reflection on the themes of car parking, urban mobility, digital innovation and the transition of our cities towards a new sustainability.

17 June, 2022 - 20 June, 2022

Ontario Transportation Expo | Toronto | 2022

The Ontario Transportation Expo trade show is taking place on July 19th, 2022, at the Toronto Congress Centre – across from the conference hotel, the Delta Marriott Toronto Airport

Flowbird Implements Automated Parking System To Palisades Interstate Parks

New Pay Stations and Mobile App Offer Modernized Fee Collection System for Parks Moorestown, NJ — […]

14 June, 2022 - 15 June, 2022

Smart City Forum | Warsaw | 2022

The Smart City Forum is the largest congress in Poland devoted to the functioning and development of smart cities.

Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority Partners with Flowbird

Cloud-based integration for the County’s first Bus Rapid Transit system Moorestown, NJ - Flowbird Transport Intelligence, a division of Flowbird Group, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the contract with the Birmingham

14 June, 2022 - 16 June, 2022

PARKEX | Birmingham | 2022

Join us for the UK’s biggest and best parking show!

11 June, 2022 - 15 June, 2022

EVS35 | Oslo | 2022

EVS35, the world’s largest EV event, takes place in Oslo, the leading player in electric transport.

7 June, 2022 - 9 June, 2022

European Mobility Expo | Paris | 2022

From June 7 to 9, 2022, all the players in public transport and sustainable mobility will be in Paris for a trade show bringing together nearly 250 French and international exhibitors and nearly 11,000 participants from the mobility sectors.

1 June, 2022 - 3 June, 2022

Konferencja SPP | Grudziądz | 2022

Conference “Problems in paid parking zones”

30 May, 2022 - 1 June, 2022

Svepark Conference | Gävle | 2022

This year’s theme is “Electrification-Digitization-New Technologies”. With speakers and study tours, the conference will show how new technologies can facilitate the use of services by the customer.

Milipol Qatar 2022

Flowbird Group had the pleasure to participate during 3 days at Milipol Qatar 2022. We were happy to be here with our partner KTC (Key Technical International). This was the first edition for Flowbird Group

25 May, 2022

Mobility Hubs | London | 2022

This one-day conference will see speakers and expert panels explore the design, implementation and operation of mobility, EV and service hubs.

24 May, 2022 - 26 May, 2022

MILIPOL Qatar | Doha | 2022

Milipol Qatar is the international event for homeland security and civil defence in the Middle East. The 14th edition will be held from 24 to 26 May 2022 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC).

A look back at the PACE 2022

The Parking Australia Convention & Exhibition (PACE) was held in Adelaide from May 4 to 6, 2022. PACE is the obvious place to speak to parking innovation specialists. APARC, Flowbird's long term partner for the

Thank you for visiting us at Intertraffic Amsterdam

On behalf of the Group, we would like to thank you, customers, partners, visitors for your warm presence on our two stands during these 4 days. We were so happy to see you again after

Flowbird Group to Expand Off-Board Fare Payments for Metro Transit

Next Generation Fare Payment System Makes Travel Easier and More Convenient in the Twin Cities Moorestown, […]

29 March, 2022 - 1 April, 2022

Intertraffic | Amsterdam | 2022

Come and visit our stands
Flowbird @ Intertraffic

Flowbird completes first ever local authority Electric Vehicle charge point project for Wokingham Borough Council

New innovative EV infrastructure to link charging and payments together 28 March, Bournemouth – Flowbird Smart City UK has completed its first local authority electric vehicle (EV) charge point pilot project for Wokingham Borough Council.

Podcast: the rise of open payments in transport

In this latest Flowbird ‘Let’s Talk About Transport’ podcast, Andrea Soehnchen from UITP – the International […]

See you soon at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2022!

Flowbird team are proud to attend Intertraffic Amsterdam 2022 from 29th of March until the 1st of April. Meet us in the #Parking hall, stand 10.308 and discover : ✔️ Flowbird HUB, the complete management solution for mobility, ✔️

Flowbird Group acquires majority stake in PICONET

As part of its Central & Eastern-European expansion, in January 2022, Flowbird Group through its subsidiary Yellowbrick International BV, acquired a majority stake in PICONET

Flowbird is excited to share with you the latest news about Hong Kong!

Transport Department completes replacement of roadside parking meters by new parking meters!

City of Des Moines upgrades to smart multi-space technology with Flowbird Group

Capital City Waves Goodbye to Over 3,000 Single Space Meters

Flowbird trusted by HKT for their Smart City program

Flowbird announces a licensing agreement with Concar

Flowbird is excited to announce a licensing agreement with Concar, the innovative player in the global connected car market!

Mobility Awards City Rail & Transport

Innovation Award & Digital Mobility Award – 2 solutions deployed by Flowbird, world leader in urban mobility.

A great strategic win in Hamburg

We are very pleased to report a great strategic win at the end of the year!

Lothian Adopts Weekly Capping with Support from Flowbird

Lothian Buses has extended its ‘TapTapCap’ travel scheme to include weekly fare capping across its Edinburgh […]

Tisséo, Flowbird and CIC deploy Open Payment in Toulouse

With an exceptional demographic and economic dynamic, Tisséo Collectivités, the transport organizing authority of the greater […]

International Spotlight falls on MaaS in Monaco

Flowbird’s deployment of a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solution for Monaco has been recognised at […]

Northern Completes Major UK On-Station Rail Retailing Rollout

Northern Trains has completed one of the UK rail industry’s biggest rollouts of on-station self-service retailing […]

Flowbird Transforms Urban Mobility in Monaco

Fully committed to the digital revolution through its Extended Monaco programme, Monaco has launched the Monapass […]

Podcast: exploring MaaS technology

In our first podcast, Aurelien Cottet, a Director of the MaaS Alliance, talks about the need […]

Conduent Transportation and Flowbird Selected to Equip Paris Ile-de-France Mobilités’ Buses and Trams with Next-Generation Onboard Ticketing Platform

Conduent Transportation, a unit of business process services and solutions company Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), and […]

Flowbird’s Open Payments Expertise Wins Innovation Award

Transport and mobility technology provider Flowbird has been named the winner of the EuMo Expo Innovation […]

STL teams up with Flowbird and other new business partners to deliver a Québec First ― Next-generation credit card payment solution on all Laval buses

Flowbird will supply the contactless payment terminals and the operating system to STL, and will team […]

Transport Ticketing – Open Payments from Flowbird

Amiens (France) is latest to adopt Flowbird Open Payments for multimodal public transport Amiens, a major […]

Flowbird Extends Ticketless Parking Across Transperth SmartRider Network

New pay-by-plate technology has been developed by Flowbird Transport Intelligence to make parking as convenient as […]

One million ‘taps’…and counting

Lothian customers have ‘tapped’ their way to a one million milestone as the bus operator’s new […]

Lothian Ready for Festivals with ‘Contactless and Capped’ System

Scotland’s first contactless and fare capped public transport payment system has been unveiled in Edinburgh in […]

Canberra Launches Smart City Light Rail Network with Flowbird Technology

Canberra has launched a new light rail network benefiting from the latest generation of multi-modal ticketing […]

Flowbird Releases Mobile Ticketing App – ‘Loop Trolley’ App is Now Live in St. Louis, Missouri

Moorestown, NJ – Flowbird Transport Intelligence, a division of Flowbird Group, and leader in transit fare […]

IndyGo Partners with Flowbird to Modernise Fare Collection System

The Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo) has contracted with Flowbird Group, a global supplier of intelligent […]

Transperth Extends Partnership with Flowbird Transport Intelligence

The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia has appointed Flowbird Transport Intelligence as prime contractor for […]

World-class ticketing system glides into Belfast

One of the world’s most advanced public transport ticketing systems, developed by Flowbird Transport Intelligence, has […]

Edinburgh Trams Taps into Contactless Benefits

Contactless payments on Edinburgh Trams’ services reached 50% of all ticket vending machine transactions just two weeks after […]