Overview
Focus BC supported EMEL in enhancing the GIRA bike sharing system in Lisbon through a real-time platform based on City as a Platform.
The solution enables live monitoring of bicycles and stations, improving operational efficiency and supporting smarter urban mobility.
The Challenge
As the GIRA network expanded, EMEL needed a solution capable of:
Monitoring bike and station availability in real time
Improving operational efficiency and responsiveness
Providing accurate information to users
Supporting data-driven decision-making
Managing a dynamic mobility system required real-time visibility and integration of multiple data streams.
The Solution
Focus BC implemented a real-time mobility platform, integrated into City as a Platform, enabling:
Live tracking of bicycles and docking stations
Centralized visualization of the entire network
Integration of operational data in a map-based interface
Real-time insights for better decision-making
The platform provides a unified view of the system, helping operators manage availability and performance efficiently.
Key Capabilities
Real-time monitoring of bike and station availability
Centralized dashboard for mobility operations
Map-based visualization of the network
Data integration across mobility systems
Support for operational planning and optimization
Platform in Action
Live map showing bike availability across Lisbon
Real-time status of docking stations
Visualization of mobility patterns and usage
Operational dashboards for system monitoring
The Results
Improved visibility over the bike sharing network
Faster operational response to demand changes
Better user experience through accurate real-time data
Increased efficiency in managing urban mobility services
Trips per day
Bike postioins communicated
Trips stored
Conclusion
The GIRA platform demonstrates how real-time data and digital platforms can transform urban mobility systems.
By providing live insights and centralized control, cities can deliver more efficient, sustainable and user-friendly mobility services.
About the Client
EMEL (Empresa Municipal de Mobilidade e Estacionamento de Lisboa) is responsible for managing mobility, parking and urban transport solutions in Lisbon.
GIRA is Lisbon’s public bike sharing system, designed to promote sustainable mobility and reduce urban congestion.