Thanks to TUSS – The Ultimate Sharing Service, a urban mobility service created by the University of Florence, commuters can to travel for free between Firenze Rifredi railway station, the Firenze Nova area and the Baker Hughes corporate headquarters during office hours throughout the summer.
The project is funded by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility (MOST) under the PNRR (Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan), and it is being rolled out as an innovative pilot initiative, completely free during the months of July, August and September.
The service, which is supported technologically by the software company Deverse Srl, provides eight-seater electric vehicles, similar to golf carts, easily recognizable thanks to their white design. Users can reserve a seat either as a driver or a passenger through the TUSS app, available on Android (TUSS – Apps on Google Play) and iOS (TUSS on the App Store). Registration is simple, and Baker Hughes employees can use their company credentials.
To use the service, reservations must be made by midnight the day before, selecting the desired time and stop. The currently available stops, which are continuously being expanded, include via Perfetti Ricasoli (FIR entrance and Learning Center); via Vasco de Gama; piazza Enrico Mattei; via Panciatichi; via Fanfani and via Petrocchi.
Once a reservation is made, users will receive a precise arrival time and vehicle assignment details, with a waiting time of less than five minutes. Upon arrival, there is a designated drop-off area where the driver can hand over the vehicle to the next user, doing away with the time spent searching for parking.
TUSS is designed for commuters traveling by train, residents or visitors to Rifredi and anyone looking for a direct and convenient link to the station. In addition to offering a practical and efficient alternative, TUSS helps reduce environmental impact by promoting a shared mobility model, as opposed to private vehicle use.
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