IBM and DB Systel announce mobility industry blockchain

IBM and DB Systel are working together to make seamless public transport journeys where the trip involves multiple modes of transport. DB Systel is the IT subsidiary of the German railway company Deutsche Bahn which also has extensive business outside of Germany.

The problem

It’s painful when journeys consist of multiple transport modes like local and regional trains, buses, taxis, bicycle rental and even airlines. It’s cumbersome for customers. We spend more time and have to have several tickets or ticketing apps. From the provider’s point of view, they have to rebook customers when there’s a missed connection.

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