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Transport for London launches prize to design accessible travel app

by Michael Grothaus (Mar 27th, 2013)

App developers in the United Kingdom take note: Transport for London has launched a prize for developers who are able to create London public transport apps that cater to users with physical or communication barriers. In a recent blog posting, the TFL recognized that for years, mobile ...

Happy 150th birthday, London Underground! Two great tube apps to celebrate

by Michael Grothaus (Jan 11th, 2013)

As of yesterday, the London Underground is officially 150 years old. Way back on January 10, 1863, London's Tube became the first mass transit underground railway in the world. And what started as just seven stops on one line between Paddington and Farringdon stations has now grown into a ...

The best London transport app for the Olympics or anytime

by Michael Grothaus (Aug 3rd, 2012)

A few weeks ago I wrote an article highlighting the best London transportation apps for visitors coming to the London Olympics. In my article I divided the apps based on mode of transport: tube, bus, car, boat, and bicycle. Shortly after the article went live I was having dinner with some old ...