The future of commuting: Experts reveals how smart cities could give you a lie in and even save you money

The alarm on your smart phone went off 10 minutes earlier than usual this morning.
Parts of the city are closed off in preparation for a popular end of summer event, so congestion is expected to be worse than usual.
You’ll need to catch an earlier bus to make it to work on time.
The alarm time is tailored to your morning routine, which is monitored every day by your smart watch.
It takes into account the weather forecast (rain expected at 7am), the day of the week (it’s Monday, and traffic is always worse on a Monday), as well as the fact that you went to bed late last night (this morning, you’re likely to be slower than usual).
The phone buzzes again – it’s time to leave, if you want to catch that bus.’
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