One mile closer with the new ZIG multimodal trip planner app for bus and rail timings. Integrates Uber/Lyft, Lime, Bird, Spin, Taxis, Greyhound, and more in a single interface.
Zig brings you multimodal trip planning including driving, public transit, rideshare, bikeshare, taxis in one single interface. A sophisticated mobility planning experience, now in 14 cities Louisville, Lexington, Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Columbus, Cleveland, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Portland, Orange County, Riverside, West Palm Beach, Broward & Miami. We are rapidly expanding to 50 other cities. So check back!
Zig is the winner of the 2019 innovative solutions award by the metro magazine
Zig has many features that are not found in other trip planning tools. Some of them are listed below. Check out the zig trip planning app for yourself!
Real-time bus arrivals: View real-time bus arrivals and schedules directly from the transit agency’s live schedules. ZIG shows you buses on your line on a map in real-time.
Stops near you: ZIG shows the ETA to your stop, route traveled, bus stops along the way…. Download a PDF of the bus schedule in real-time – no more outdated schedules!
Reduce walking to and from bus stops zig provides first/last mile connections with bikes and scooters to reduce long walks. ZIG suggests multimodal connection with Uber, Lyft, bikeshares and scooters, taxis to get you to your destination in the most efficient manner.
View transportation options near you: ZIG shows you bus stops, rideshares, bikeshares available near you to quickly locate your next ride. View your bus stop departure board with real-time schedule updates!
Cost comparison by mode of transport: Our robust algorithm provides robust trip suggestions and computes costs for each of the modes including transit, rideshare, bike-share rental estimates, so you can make informed travel choices.
Find places & amenities near you: Hungry and in search of a food court near you? Whether you are at a bus stop or traveling on a bus, ZIG can help find your favorite place in real-time and immediately plan a trip. With ZIG we have integrated your favorite public places including restaurants, shopping, hospitals, entertainment, amenities and services for an integrated transit experience.
Rate your favorite places: Is there a place that stood out in its service quality? Was it crowded? Long line-ups? Safety or cleanliness issues? Provide your feedback on ZIG to inform other users. We will contact the venues and pass on the user concerns (anonymously ofcourse!)
Live door to door directions View detailed door-to-door directions for your entire trip with calories, CO2 reduction and walking estimates for each option presented. How long is your walk? How many bus stops to your destination?
Uber and lyft integration If you choose to ride Uber or Lyft for your travel, our robust technology will automatically transfer your trip plan from ZIG to the Uber/Lyft app to save you keying-in your trip to two apps. This feature is currently support on ios.
Alerts/events: ZIG brings you real-time alerts, news and events directly from the transit agency’s alert feed in your city. Never miss your bus again!
Save trips: Save your favorite trips on ZIG for ready access the next time. Plan your next trip with a single click.
Calendar synchronization: Sync your calendar with ZIG to view travel options to your next appointment in real-time. ZIG automatically connects with your calendar with your permission and plans a trip to your next location saving you time and keystrokes.
Intercity travel plans: ZIG integrates with Greyhound for visitors to plan intercity travel. View the total cost of your trip prior to making informed travel choices.
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