Rome’s metro stations are getting infomobility and powerbank-sharing totems thanks to the experimental partnership between ATAC, the city’s public transport company, and PowerPill.
There will be infomobility totems in all the city’s metro stations
The city’s public transport provider is currently completing the installation of 62 infomobility totems in all metro stations. Through this network of infomobility points in the foyers of each metro station ATAC will guarantee immediate and easy access in real time to information on the status of the metro service and how to use Rome’s public transport.
With Powerpill’s app passengers can rent a powerbank to recharge their phone
In addition, thanks to the collaboration with PowerPill, each totem will have a powerbank- sharing service. Through subscription to the PowerPill app passengers can rent a powerbank to recharge their mobile device and return it to any other point on the PowerPill circuit. Discounted rates are available for Metrebus Card subscribers.
Rental costs are €1 per hour and there are emergency charging cables
To use the powerbank rental offered by PowerPill, it is necessary to download the app and frame the QR code on the display of the infomobility totem with the camera. Rental costs are €1 per hour and €3 for 24 hours, while extended use beyond 120 hours (5 days) is also possible. If the mobile device is switched off because it is not charged there is a USB port with an emergency cable to allow the device to be temporarily charged in order to switch it on and start the rental procedure.
