Digital transport apps conceal layers of technical, financial and policy complexity

Digital transport technology is catching on, from apps that let you buy train tickets with a single swipe to sophisticated car-sharing systems. They may be easy to use, but such transport services often mask an array of complex technical, financial, and public-policy decisions.


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