Florence
Italy ยท Autolinee Toscane (AT) operates buses regionally; GEST operates the tram โ both within the RATP/Keolis group. No overarching metropolitan PTA covers all modes including rail.
Florence offers solid bus-tram fare integration with contactless EMV and a unified 90-minute urban ticket, supported by new interchange hubs and a high-frequency tram network, but integration breaks down between urban and suburban networks, with national rail, and with shared mobility. The historic centre's aggressive ZTL strongly discourages driving, reinforcing the public transport system despite its fragmentation.
How integrated public transport is โ quantitative reach and qualitative interchange combined
How easy it is to get around without a car. A separate measure, reported alongside the index.
How evenly distributed transit access is across the city
Functional modern tram hubs and excellent airport-terminal connections are undermined by fragmented wayfinding across scattered bus stops and documented crowding on core tram lines near the central station.
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- Signage5/10
- Mode distance5/10
- Physical experience5/10
Contactless payment integrates urban buses and trams with penalty-free transfers within 90 minutes, but regional rail, suburban services, and bike-share remain fragmented from this system.
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- Single platform / contactless5/10
- Interchange penalty absence6/10
- Multimodal products5/10
Official AT app offers journey planning, real-time bus tracking, and ticketing but has UX complaints; Moovit and Google Maps provide strong third-party coverage, though rail and bike-share remain in separate apps.
High tram frequencies obviate formal schedule coordination on core routes, but fragmented evening bus service, app silos for bike-share, and the planned T1 suspension undermine system-wide integration.
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- Timed connections4/10
- Off-peak integration5/10
- MaaS reach3/10