Say hello
to Hailo.

The only solution that
makes public transport
work for everyone.

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We empower passengers of all abilities to use public transport with confidence and ease.

Increased usage

Say hello to more passengers and greater accessibility for people with diverse needs.

Two-way communication

Smooth, two-way communication that keeps commuters in the loop, making pickups and drop-offs a breeze.

Operational efficiency

Keep on schedule with drivers knowing exactly what to expect at each stop. 

Seamless integration

Hailo boosts your services without disrupting your systems, so you don’t have to change a thing.

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Meet our co-founder

Hailo's story begins with Santiago Velasquez

Our co-founder, Santi, is a blind innovator who transformed his transit challenges into solutions. Facing a system that often failed to accommodate his needs, Santiago co-founded Hailo to bridge the accessibility gap in public transportation. 

Our momentum

  • Santiago Velasquez: Transforming Public Transport For All

    Why isn't public transport serving everyone? And how can we fix it? With us is Santiago Velasquez, who's turning personal challenges into powerful solutions.

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  • Hailo the new app that helps you catch public transport if you’ve got disabilities

    There are around 4 million Australians with various disabilities. For them, using public transport can be extremely challenging. Is the bus going to arrive when you think it will? If you’re blind, how do you know if the bus stops at the right spot so you can get off?

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  • We're excited to announce we're recipients of the Ignite ideas grant

    We will share in more than $1.6 million to bring their cutting-edge projects to life. This program supports small to medium-sized Queensland businesses in scaling up market-ready innovative products or services to domestic and global markets.

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  • New public transport app for people with low vision

    Electrical engineer Santiago Velasquez has helped to develop an app that could make riding public transport significantly more accessible.

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Say hello
to Hailo.

Partner with the solution that gets public transport moving in everyone’s direction.

Join the team

Interested in working at Hailo? Take a look at our open roles.

FAQ’s

  • We are in the process of expanding Hailo globally. Please use the contact form below if you are interested in bringing Hailo to your network.

  • While Hailo is designed with people with disabilities in mind, it benefits all transit users. Our intuitive interface and comprehensive features make public transportation more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly for everyone, regardless of ability. 

  • Hailo connects to the telematics systems on public transport vehicles, so we will need to gather a few details from you to come up with the best possible solution. Use the contact form below to schedule a demo!

  • We are expanding Hailo globally, so if you are interested in using Hailo, let us know in the contact form below!