Trufi has been recognized in a recent case study by the Open Source Observatory and Repository (OSOR), a platform that celebrates the impact and potential of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in public administration and beyond. OSOR’s mission is to promote the use of open-source software, and we naturally align with their values, particularly in the realm of urban mobility.
OSOR and Trufi
OSOR’s case study underscores our alignment with their mission to foster open-source software development that can solve real-world problems. Because of our open-source and open-data solutions for sustainable transport we were selected for our ability to address the transportation challenges faced by many communities in the global South.
By offering a flexible, scalable platform, Trufi helps cities improve public transport access, inclusivity, and sustainability, making it an ideal example of how open-source software can drive impactful change. “Trufi is playing an essential role,” the case study says, “in transforming how public transport data is handled in cities with limited resources.”
A Team Effort of 200 Behind Trufi
The case study tells the story of Trufi’s origins, when there were just a few people in Cochabamba, Bolivia. In a comment on LinkedIn, Trufi President, Christoph Hanser added “The implementation of Trufi App was a great team effort, with around 200 hands involved from day one to where we are now. Among the Martin Kleppe was crucial in the early stages, particularly for data processing. Ubilabs and Nexion S.R.L. played vital roles as well, providing Flutter developers for the work.”
This novel approach to international development of public services in mobility can be a means for various communities to collaborate in wide-ranging contexts and showcases the effectiveness of resilient bottom-up collaboration across different regions and municipalities around the world.
Open Source Observatory and Repository
As mentioned in the case study, Trufi apps rely on OpenStreetMap (OSM) for mapping data. The primary data used by our apps comes directly from public transport data within OSM, often contributed by a global community of volunteers. This collaborative effort of many people ensures that the information used in Trufi apps is accurate, accessible, transparent and sourced from local communities.
Collaboration has been central to Trufi’s success, and the team is grateful for all those who have contributed to the project’s growth.