Archway Travel launches new bus app in partnership with UrbanThings

Archway Travel, a leading family-owned coach and bus company based in Fleetwood, announces the launch of their new mobile bus app, developed in collaboration with UrbanThings, a London-based transport technology company.

Red and yellow Archway Travel double decker bus shown on a road.

Serving the communities of Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde, Archway Travel aims to revolutionise the passenger experience with this cutting-edge app, which is available for download on both the Google Play or the Apple App Store from today.

The new app introduces a comprehensive suite of features designed to enhance the travel experience for commuters and students, and their families. Passengers can now benefit from advanced journey planning tools, real-time information with live bus tracking and a convenient mobile ticketing system for easy boarding. The app also offers personalised notifications and accessibility features for passengers with mobility needs or visual impairments. These features work together to streamline travel, making it more efficient and user-friendly.

Sam Archer, Director of Archway Travel, shared: “We’re proud to offer this innovative app to our community. It represents a significant step forward in how we provide transport services, making travel more accessible and convenient for our passengers.”

Nicole Easden, Business Development Manager at UrbanThings, added: “Partnering with Archway Travel to develop this app has been an exciting journey. The app not only modernises the travel experience bus but also ensures that their passengers have the tools they need to navigate daily commutes and school runs with ease.

Archway Travel, known for its reliable service and extensive fleet, continues to prioritise accessibility and efficiency in its offerings. The new app expects to further elevate their service, providing passengers with an invaluable tool for their daily commutes.

Download the app via the Google Play or Apple App Store today.


About UrbanThings

UrbanThings is a technology company based in London and part of Paragon ID, global provider of identification solutions for e-ID, transport and smart cities. UrbanThings’s mission is to make travel simple for everyone and encourage the use of shared transport. Building technology solutions for cities, local authorities, and operators, UrbanThings provides digital tools to streamline transport management and improve passenger experience. UrbanThings’ technology powers over 130 million passenger journeys each year in the UK, Europe, and North America.

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About Archway Travel

Archway Travel is a family-owned Fleetwood coach hire company providing transport solutions for the Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde area for 30+ years. Archway Travel provides transport for over 1,400 pupils with home-to-school transport, as well as school transit to sports and swimming facilities throughout the North West.


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