A renaissance is unfolding on Moscow’s waterways as river transport reclaims a central role in the city’s mobility mix. In the most recent year, ships cruising along the Moscow River ferried more than 1,200,000 passengers, a clear signal that the public is embracing waterborne transit as a practical, comfortable, and reliable option for daily life. The objective is straightforward: make river travel as convenient and safe as city buses, trams, and metro lines, and weave it seamlessly into the broader urban transport system. To achieve this, the Moscow Transport app has gained new capabilities that mirror the experience users expect from conventional public transport. Passengers can now locate a river stop on the map, identify the correct vessel, and see arrival times—just as they would with a bus or train. Most notably, the app now enables ticket purchases for river trips directly within the same platform, reducing friction and encouraging more people to choose water routes for both routine journeys and leisure activities. (Source: Moscow Ministry of Transport)
The Moscow Transport app is advancing as a Mobility-as-a-Service platform, or MaaS, a concept that bundles diverse modes of urban mobility into a single digital space. The goal is to personalize routes, optimize pricing, and present a coherent, door-to-door travel plan that feels tailored to each user. In practice, this means integrated access to city transport networks, bike-sharing options, ride-hailing services, car-sharing, and even scooter rentals, all within one app experience. This year marked a milestone with features designed for drivers as well: route planning that accounts for real-time traffic conditions and road closures, plus functionality to manage parking payments. (Source: Moscow Ministry of Transport)
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