To better understand the challenges of open data in the field of mobility, Trainline organised a round table covering all aspects of the case. Audrey DétrieTrainline's Director for France and Benelux, was quick to point out the benefits to passengers of free access to data from public and private transport operators. L'open data would firstly enable them to organise their journeys via access to all transport options, whether European, national, regional or even local, from a single application. What's more, access to maps and facilities at stations or airports would enable them to optimise their travel time. For example, if business travellers know that wifi is available in their airport terminal, they can plan to work while waiting for their flight. Open data would also make it possible to access transport data by real timeThese include train delays and metro geolocation. The responsiveness of customer services, which could, for example, anticipate requests for refunds, is also one of the challenges highlighted by Audrey Détrie.
More attractive regions
For Carl AndersonManaging Director of Trainline, the liberalisation of mobility data would help to improve the attractiveness of regions by providing a better understanding of the transport options available. For Ishan Bhojwaniin charge of opening up data for transport.data.gouv.frThe aim is to get those in charge of the various territories to open up, and to bring this data together on the government's website. For the moment, only 53 conurbations have already done so... But Ishan Bhojwani plans to provide access to static data from all current urban public transport networks. 2019 This is a dynamic that should be accelerated by the future law on the orientation of mobility, not only for public players but also for private operators.
