UrbanThings
UrbanThings: A branded passenger and ticketing platform with operator tools for travel information and fleet tracking. Ranked #11 of 23 in Public Transportation Software by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for operators needing branded rider and ticketing channels.
At a glance
- Editor score8.2 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forOperators needing branded rider and ticketing channels
- Free planNo
- Real-time vehicle trackingYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines journey planning, real-time information, and service alerts
- Supports mobile ticket purchases and smartcard loading
- Branded passenger apps and websites sit alongside operator back-office tools
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales; no free plan is offered
- The listed integration is limited to SkedGo
- Support is listed through tickets
Our verdict on UrbanThings
UrbanThings supplies digital transport tools for cities, local authorities, and passenger transport operators. Its UrbanHub platform brings together passenger journey planning, real-time travel information, mobile ticket purchases, smartcard loading, fleet tracking, and operator management of products and ticket sales. Branded passenger apps and websites are available across iOS, Android, and web, with an API also listed. The range makes it relevant to operators looking to coordinate rider-facing information and ticketing with back-office work, rather than to buyers seeking a single-purpose journey planner.
The passenger side covers timetables, service disruption information, operator notices, and alerts as well as journey planning and ticketing. Riders can buy mobile tickets or load smartcards, while operators can publish live notices and review passenger and ticket-sales reports and analytics. This mix gives the platform a wider operational scope than an app focused only on travel information. SkedGo is the listed integration, so buyers with broader ecosystem requirements should check fit against their existing systems before choosing it.
UrbanThings follows a business-to-business sales model: prospective customers are invited to request a demo, and pricing is handled through sales rather than published plans. No free plan is offered. Ticket support is the listed support channel. These are relevant buying considerations for teams that need to evaluate procurement and support arrangements alongside the platform’s feature coverage. UrbanThings is a stronger fit for small, mid-market, or enterprise operators seeking branded passenger channels combined with ticketing, fleet tracking, and reporting. It is less suited to buyers who need transparent self-serve pricing or a wider set of listed integrations.
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UrbanThings pricing
UrbanThings fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Real-time vehicle tracking | Yes |
| Route scheduling | Not verified |
| Paratransit management | Not verified |
| Fare collection | Yes |
| Rider mobile app | Yes |
| Service alerts | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Tickets |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: SkedGo |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | urbanthings.co |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
UrbanThings integrations
UrbanThings lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- SkedGo
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