# Digitalization of urban transit and business processes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/digitalization-of-urban-transit-and-business-processes
> Updated: 2026-10-26T10:34:37.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Municipalities and organizations are increasingly adopting digital tools to modernize urban mobility and business operations. In Porto, the City Council has introduced a digital platform for tourist bus operators to manage access to the historic center, replacing manual bureaucracy with digital permit submissions and real-time availability monitoring.

In Brazil, several cities have implemented digital payment and information systems for public transit. Salvador has enabled QR Code payments via the KIM app using Pix, while Rondonópolis introduced Pix-based card recharges through the ‘Cadê o Busão’ app. Additionally, Maringá has deployed real-time GPS tracking accessible via QR Codes at bus stops and through a WhatsApp virtual assistant to improve passenger schedule tracking.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Brazil cities implement digital payment and information tools for public transit

Cities in Brazil, including Salvador, Rondonópolis, and Maringá, are adopting QR Codes, Pix, and WhatsApp to digitize bus fare payments and real-time schedule tracking.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-cities-implement-new-digital-payment-methods-for-public-transit

### 2026-10-05: Business process management and digital urban transit updates

Sebrae-ES highlights the role of process management in business growth, while Porto implements a digital system to regulate tourist bus access in its historic center.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/business-process-management-and-digital-urban-transit-updates

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