Transit Technology Lab Unveils Outcomes from 2025 Proof-of-Concept Period
In the heart of New York City, the Transit Tech Lab, a programme that fosters innovation in the public transit sector, has unveiled the finalists for its 2025 proof-of-concept phase. The programme, which began in 2018, has seen over 1,000 companies apply to participate, with 81 testing their technologies and 29 solutions scaling or influencing commercial procurements.
This year's challenge areas were Ridership Improvement and Maintenance, announced in January. The Transit Tech Lab partnered with agencies such as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and the New York City Department of Transportation.
The finalists for the Ridership Improvement Challenge include Jawnt, Libelium Comunicaciones, and Matawan. Meanwhile, the Maintenance Challenge finalists are Censys Technologies, FlipAI, Kinexio, Previsico, Routora, SafetyCulture, SahayAI, Tomorrow.io, and TwinKnowledge.
The companies participating in the Maintenance Challenge aimed to optimize inspection and maintenance processes for public transit systems. They utilized artificial intelligence-powered tools to accelerate inspections, data analysis, and document review. The finalists also worked with agency partners to redesign paper-based workflows, use real-time sensors to monitor crowding, and integrate large-scale fare data to optimize transit planning.
The finalists in the Maintenance category produced predictive systems that improve weather forecasting and operations response. They digitized user-friendly workflows to reduce manual labor, drive efficiency, and administrative overhead. The results showed that these companies streamlined complex processes, improved operational responsiveness, and enhanced operational efficiency, safety, and cost savings for partner agencies.
The proof-of-concept phase, which began in May 2025 and lasted for eight weeks, also saw global participation from companies based in France, Australia, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The full report from the Transit Tech Lab's 2025 proof-of-concept phase can be found on their website.
This marks the seventh annual program of the Transit Tech Lab. Previous challenges have focused on improving subway signaling, transit accessibility, resiliency, and customer experience. The Transit Tech Lab continues to be a catalyst for innovation in the public transit sector, driving improvements that benefit both passengers and operators alike.
This article does not contain any advertisements for a fleet management system. It is intended to provide an overview of the Transit Tech Lab's 2025 proof-of-concept phase and the finalists in the Ridership Improvement and Maintenance Challenges.
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