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Transit
Mobile app that provides real‑time, multimodal trip planning and departure info across public and shared transport
About Transit
Transit is a mobile application founded in 2013 and based in Montreal. It aggregates real-time public transportation data across hundreds of metropolitan areas worldwide and is designed to help users navigate cities efficiently without relying on private vehicles.
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Upon opening the app, users see nearby departure times for buses, trains, and trams presented in a clean, bold interface. Transit combines official transit agency data with crowdsourced vehicle positions to deliver accurate arrival predictions. Its route planner supports multiple transport modes, including public transit, cycling, ride-hailing, bikeshare, and scooters—integrated into a single platform.
Key features include real-time alerts for service disruptions, step-by-step navigation via the “GO” assistant, and offline access to maps and departure schedules. The app is available in more than 600 cities across over 25 countries, with strong adoption in major metropolitan areas like New York, London, Paris, Toronto, and Montreal.
Transit’s mission is to make car-free living the default and joyful choice for urban dwellers. The company collaborates with public transit agencies, researchers, and civic partners to promote sustainable mobility.
Backed by a multidisciplinary team of over 70 urbanists, engineers, and designers, Transit emphasizes interface clarity, reliable data, and a long-term vision of cities designed around people—not cars.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- Montreal, Canada
- Employees
- 1,463
- Open positions
- 12
- Dealroom signal
- 81.5/100
- Industry
- Transportation
- Sub-industry
- Mobility, Navigation & Mapping
- Sector
- Transportation, Public Transportation, Mobility, Sustainable Development Goals, Urban Tech, Climate Tech, Eitclimatecleantech
- Technology
- Mobile app
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2c
Latest news
Press, funding announcements and product moves mentioning Transit.
Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Nov 2018 | $18M | $70M | Alliance Ventures · Mitsubishi-Renault-Nissan Alliance · Real Ventures · InMotion Ventures | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Sep 2017 | $5M | $20M | Accomplice · Accel · Real Ventures · Ryan Sweeney | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Transit is 1.9M monthly website visits, up 46.2% over the last three months. Transit's team grew 4.4% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed3 investors entered at this stage
Series A5 investors entered at this stage
Ryan Sweeney
Business Development Bank of Canada
Mitsubishi-Renault-Nissan Alliance
Alliance Ventures
InMotion Ventures
Other known investors1 additional known investor
FounderFuel
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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Market sentiment
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