Brantford Transit enhances rider experience with free Transit Royale subscription

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BRANTFORD, ON – Brantford Transit is excited to announce that all transit riders have been upgraded to Transit Royale, the premium subscription in Transit, Brantford Transit’s official mobile app. This complimentary upgrade provides advanced features, enhanced customization options, and a personalized app experience at no additional cost.

Riders currently using the Transit app will receive a notification about their free Royale subscription and can begin enjoying its premium features immediately. These include:

  • Real-Time Information: View live vehicle locations, service alerts, and receive notifications for schedule changes.
  • Step-by-Step Guidance with GO: Get reminders for when to leave, transfer, or disembark using Transit’s GO feature, and boost real-time accuracy for other riders through crowdsourcing.
  • Customizable App Experience: Personalize the app with Brantford Transit’s branding, colours, and themes.
  • Enhanced Engagement: Use personalized emojis, climb leaderboards, and contribute to Transit’s crowdsourcing tool to assist fellow riders.
  • Seamless Travel Across Cities: Access premium features in more than 300 cities worldwide, making it the perfect travel companion. 

“This partnership reflects our commitment to continuously improving the transit experience for our riders,” said Mike Spicer, Director of Fleet and Transit Services. “Transit Royale offers tools and features that make public transit more accessible, engaging, and enjoyable. We are proud to deliver this world-class experience to our community.”

Brantford Transit’s partnership with Transit also ensures that the app remains free of advertising, allowing riders to navigate their journeys with confidence and ease.

“Since Guillaume and I started Transit almost a decade ago, our mission has been to help people get around without their own car. As the company has grown, we’ve always put public transit first, working closely with our partners across the industry to bring everything riders need together in one place,” said Sam Vermette, CEO of Transit. “By providing free Royale subscriptions to everyone who rides, our partners at Brantford Transit are working hand-in-hand with our team to unlock the best app experience for riders. As we launch Royale with our partners in Brantford, I’m especially proud of how far we’ve come together.”

For more information about the Transit Royale subscription and Brantford Transit’s services, visit Brantford.ca/Transit.

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Media Contact:

Stephanie Quattrociocchi, Communications Specialist, Communications and Community Engagement
City of Brantford | Office: 519-759-4150 Ext. 5533 | squattrociocchi@brantford.ca

 

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