NFI joins Information Technology for Public Transport Association

NFI Group Inc. (NFI) has become an official member of the Information Technology for Public Transport (ITxPT) Association.

NFI joins many of its supplier partners, vehicle manufacturers and operators as an associated member.

ITxPT is a non-profit association which enables an open architecture, data accessibility and interoperability between IT systems. The members of ITxPT develop the IT architecture for public transport and other mobility services together, based on standards and best practices.

“Membership in ITxPT is critical for enabling the future of mobility, including the work it leads on standards development around vehicle connectedness and the advancement of interoperability within public transit,” said Chris Stoddart, president, North American Bus and Coach. “With a focus on open architecture, data accessibility and interoperability between IT systems, ITxPT is truly making mobility smarter. Our industry benefits from this collective work through cost efficiencies, quality assurance, data compliance, and standards for smart vehicles and infrastructure.”

ITxPT specifications provide public transit agencies and operators with recommendations and requirements to support the purchase and integration of interoperable IT architecture. Additionally, industry suppliers use the specifications to design ITxPT-compliant equipment and services. In its laboratory, ITxPT delivers labels of compliance for vehicles and modules that are listed in the ITxPT catalogue. Through this, ITxPT is enabling interoperability across Europe and North America.