Popular London navigation app Citymapper has been sold to tech firm Via in a cash-and-stock deal.
Via said the deal would allow it to integrate Citymapper into its platform, allowing it to connect all elements of a transport system, to offer “a unified solution and exceptional journey planning experience.”
Via would not disclose the size of the transaction.
Citymapper founder and CEO Azmat Yusuf said: “The team at Citymapper has spent a decade building some of the greatest technology in urban mobility, with the mission to make cities easier to navigate and urban transportation more efficient, sustainable, and accessible.”
“We share this vision with Via, and through this acquisition, can expand Citymapper to a larger audience, make our technology available to cities and transit agencies, and extend the positive impact on the communities we serve.”
Citymapper was founded in London by former Google employee Azmat Yusuf as a way to find out the best ways to navigate…
