A revolution in public transport: The new Moovit feature to help you live longer
A comprehensive Israeli study involving thousands of public transport passengers has led to a new technological development in the Moovit app, offering a unique model of double benefit for your health.
A new development in the Moovit app, born from groundbreaking academic research at Bar-Ilan University, will allow millions of users to incorporate more walking into their public transport journeys without increasing the time it takes to reach their destination. The new feature is based on a comprehensive study conducted by Professor Jonathan Rabinowitz, a leading researcher in the field of longevity, among a representative sample of 2,200 public transport passengers.
The findings of Professor Rabinowitz's study showed unequivocally that public transport passengers can increase their walking distance during a route and reach their destination in the same amount of time, and sometimes even faster. Following these promising results, Professor Rabinowitz approached the management of Moovit on his own initiative and proposed implementing the idea as a dedicated feature in the app, with the goal of bringing academic research to a wider public audience.
Professor Jonathan Rabinowitz, photo: Ardon Bar-Hama
Screenshots from the Moovit app, PR
Professor Rabinowitz, who works to create close collaborations between academic research and leading technology companies, explained that the feature offers a unique model of double benefit for users. According to him, this is an excellent opportunity to increase physical activity and maintain health as an integral part of the daily routine, without additional time or any compromise to the comfort of the trip.
Following the integration of this new feature, millions of users can now easily choose walking-encouraging routes tailored to their personal preferences. This successful combination of groundbreaking academic research and everyday technology proves how small changes in travel habits can contribute to longevity, strengthening health, and improving the quality of life for the entire public.
