Let’s say you’ve won the ticket lottery. You’ve spent last month’s paycheck (or last three paychecks) on that ticket. So you’re sure as hell not going to want to leave that match early and miss the extra time and penalties.
Getting to and from stadiums can be chaotic. That’s especially true in the U.S., in car-centric cities where extortionate parking, Ubers, and park and ride systems dominate.
Cities are pumping money and logistics into public transit, but there’s still no guarantee things will run smoothly. One option to navigate travel is Citymapper, an app (and Google Maps rival) that uses granular, real-time data to send travelers on the most optimal urban routes, down to the right stadium gate or the most air-conditioned train cars.
The app is popular in Europe, and rolled out specific features for the Paris Olympics. As football fans try and find their bearings, they might plug into Citymapper to help them on their way.
I talked to Citymapper’s Ravi Jolly to find out more.
