Payal Arora says youth are using AI to recover from the global South's "colonial hangover." There's probably no better example of this than car-dominance. Another reason why open transport data matters.

https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/1311884/decolonise-mindsets-ai-expert-tells-global-south-tech-evolves

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'Decolonise mindsets', AI expert tells Global South as tech evolves

<p>SHARJAH: Global South countries must “decolonise their mindset” and stop assuming that foreign ideas or technologies are inherently superior, says author and digital anthropologist Payal Arora.

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Student mappers in Duitama Colombia are helping to map the transport network of Toluca, Mexico for a big Trufi project.

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“Digitalizing transport routes through collaborative processes helps cities plan better" – Bon Squid, (right)

The future of mobility is built with communities, not for them.

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Trufi's Leonardo Gutiérrez with Anahi Gonzalez at Smart City Expo LATAM in Mexico

Leo speaks today "Training for Mayors: Collaborative Mapping of Informal Transport."

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Puerto Escondido and Salina Cruz’s transport networks are now where they belong: on the map

Community-led mapping in Oaxaca from our project with Codeando Mexico and HOTOSM.

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Cargo bike routing efficiency depends on mapping real-world conditions. This data-driven approach could reshape logistics in the global South.

https://kale.ai/resources/need-for-cargo-bike-speeds/

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Kale AI – Need for speeds

Building a specialized routing engine for cargo bikes using GPS data to determine accurate speeds across different urban surfaces and infrastructure.

Researchers: A PhD project on public ownership and transport decarbonization needs real-world input. Trufi Association has the experience to help ground this research.

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Decarbonisation Through Public Ownership: Transforming Public Transport in the Global South at University of Greenwich on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Decarbonisation Through Public Ownership: Transforming Public Transport in the Global South at University of Greenwich, listed on FindAPhD.com

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The Webinar is TODAY at 15:00 (UTC)!
Don’t miss Dr. Malte Schröder’s insights into informal transport networks. Discover how these systems thrive through self-organization. Register now to join us live!

https://www.linkedin.com/events/thehiddenefficiencyofinformaltr7267940824414400513/theater/

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The Hidden Efficiency of Informal Transport Networks | LinkedIn

Discover the hidden symphony of informal transport! Join Trufi Association for a thought-provoking webinar featuring Dr. Malte Schröder, author of the paper “Efficient self-organization of informal public transport networks.” Dr. Schröder’s research, supported by OpenStreetMap data – some mapped by Trufi project communities – reveals the surprising order and efficiency in what often seems like chaos. Trufi is passionate about reimagining transportation justice and sustainability. We champion open-source and open-data innovations that elevate informal transport networks – empowering communities and fostering equitable, affordable mobility. 🌍 Rethink the future of transportation in the global South and beyond. #informaltransport #populartransport #opendata #GTFS #OpenStreetMap #research

Don’t Miss Our Webinar This Monday!

Learn how informal transport networks thrive on self-organization. Join us with Dr. Malte Schröder’s this Monday to uncover surprising insights. Register now!

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The Hidden Efficiency of Informal Transport Networks - A Trufi Webinar - Trufi Association

Explore how informal transport self-organizes with surprising efficiency. Join our webinar to uncover lessons for equitable, user-centric mobility solutions.

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Trufi's Leonardo Gutiérrez on is arrival in Belém, Brazil for State of the Map - Latin America

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