Casabus at the 8th edition of Casablanca Smart City: Participation under the sign of commitment to intelligent mobility
June 12, 2024June 12, 202434
Casablanca – Casabus operated by alsa marked its presence at the 8th edition of Casablanca Smart City (June 5 and 6), which was held under the theme “From the Smart Citizen to the Smart Metropolis”, with two stands highlighting its commitment to intelligent mobility and operational excellence.
A press release from Casabus states that its participation in this event illustrates its commitment to contributing to and transforming Casablanca into a smart and connected metropolis. And to note that by highlighting technology, safety and training, Casabus continues to play a crucial role in the development of innovative and sustainable urban mobility solutions.
Thus, on the occasion of the holding of Casablanca Smart city, Casabus relocated its command and control station offering visitors to this event a unique immersive experience. Through a detailed presentation of the management of its operations, participants were able to discover in depth the process of managing its fleet of 700 buses covering Greater Casablanca and Mohammedia.
The head of the command and control station captivated visitors with live demonstrations, highlighting the complex mechanisms and advanced systems guaranteeing optimal performance, the same source said. He added that this initiative brought visitors closer to the bus system and underlined Casabus’ commitment to adopting cutting-edge technologies to improve the quality of services and strengthen safety.
The second Casabus stand dedicated to the virtual reality bus driving simulator aroused great interest, the press release indicates. Participants had the opportunity to step into the shoes of a bus driver with the assistance of an on-site driving trainer.
This immersive experience allowed visitors to discover first-hand the complexity and technicality of bus driving in Casablanca and to highlight the importance of the profession of driver, a profession requiring rigorous training and a great mastery of technical skills. .
The virtual reality simulator placed participants in various driving situations, making them aware of the daily challenges faced by drivers in Casablanca. This innovative attraction aimed to promote a better understanding and greater recognition of the profession of bus driver, essential to the daily mobility of Casablancans.
Casabus operated by alsa is the name of the public transport bus network managed by Alsa Al Baida, serving the entire Al Baida urban community. Since its deployment in February 2021, the fleet has operated 59 urban and semi-urban lines with a fleet of 700 latest generation buses in Casablanca. Casabus operated by Alsa, continuously confirms its ambition to support the movement of citizens of the city of Casablanca, in complete freedom.
