In an event organised under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, SNCF Group's iDPASS app won the award for "best mobile government service" in the "transport and infrastructure - international level" category. The iDPASS app brings all of the mobilities that SNCF is developing around rail travel--car-pooling, car-sharing, chauffeur-driven cars and more--into a single system, facilitating seamless door-to-door journeys.
A Passport to the new mobility
The World Government Summit prize awarded to IDPASS was accepted by Karim Chaiblaine, head of SNCF subsidiary and mass transit operator Keolis for the Middle East.
The app was launched in 2015 by SNCF Voyageurs, the French rail group's passenger division.
The award highlights SNCF's innovative flair and capabilities in transforming journeys into a seamless, more enjoyable experience. It is also raises SNCF Group's profile in Dubai, in the UAE and in the region, emphasizing the Group's long-term commitment and local presence for its subsidiaries.
The iDPASS mobile app is a key part of SNCF's door-to-door program, offering customers simple access to a range of alternative transport modes before or after taking the train. With iDPASS, they can book car-sharing, car-pooling, and chauffeur-driven car services in advance, using their smartphone, making end-to-end travel a reality.
BREAKING NEW GROUND
With iDPASS, SNCF positions itself as a "shared mobility leader" providing alternative transport modes in major French and European cities on its own, through partnerships, and through acquisitions.
Barbara Dalibard, CEO of SNCF Voyageurs, said, "I want to thank His Highness and the organisers of the World Government Summit for giving SNCF's IDPASS its 'Best Mobile Government Service' prize. At SNCF we aim to double shared mobility between now and 2030, and to do so we are developing door-to-door solutions that can be customised by each and every passenger before and after their rail journey."
SNCF Group in the UAE
SNCF Group has been operating in the United Arab Emirates for several years and boasts a strong presence in the country, with over 215 employees at its subsidiaries SYSTRA, Geodis, AREP and, more recently, Keolis.
SYSTRA has been engaged for several years in engineering and/or project management consultancy services on Dubai's Metro Red and Green lines, Dubai Tram and the Dubai Expo 2020 Metro Line
Geodis Wilson provides transport and logistics services to clients in the UAE and the region through a nationwide network of offices with more than 120 employees.
Keolis is contributing its operations and maintenance expertise to the UAE's public transport services, and in March 2015 signed an MoU with Emirates Transport.
AREP carried out design studies for Dubai metro stations in 2004.
About SNCF Group:
SNCF is a global leader in passenger and freight transport services, with revenue expected to reach €31.6 billion in 2015, including nearly 30% on international markets. With 260,000 employees in 120 countries, SNCF draws on its foundations in French rail and extensive experience as an architect of transport services. It aims to become the benchmark for mobility and logistics solutions, both in France and worldwide.
Organised in three EPIC units, SNCF has five core businesses: SNCF Réseau (management and operation of the French rail network); SNCF Voyageurs (regional and inter-city public transport, commuter transport in the Paris region, high-speed rail in France & in Europe, and management and development of stations); SNCF Logistics (freight transport and logistics); Keolis (mass transit and public transport in Europe and around the globe) and SNCF Immobilier (management and optimization of SNCF property and land assets).
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