About this solution

OVERVIEW

Public Transport Management is a suite of solutions that help make public transport services more efficient for operators, drivers, and passengers. Major components include fleet and terminal management as well as real-time passenger and driver information. Automated fare collection, security systems, and solutions that improve cost-efficiency and reduce environmental impact are also key elements. In addition, public transport priority provides bus priority at traffic lights, better integrates bus services into the city’s transportation system, and helps make public transport more attractive.

PT Management

A comprehensive suite of intelligent transportation solutions designed to optimize public transport operations for operators, drivers, and passengers.

Smart Mobility

Integration of public transport into smart and green city concepts, combining environmentally friendly transportation modes and reducing strain on urban transport networks.

Sustainability & Efficiency

Solutions that improve cost-efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and support sustainable urban mobility strategies.

Integrated solutions for modern public transport systems

OUR USP's

Proven Expertise

With more than 50 systems installed worldwide, 15,000 connected vehicles, and 5.5 million passengers served per day, we bring proven expertise to public transport management. Our solutions monitor over 500 million km's annually, ensuring reliability.

Holistic Mobility Approach

Our competence in public transport management is complemented by long-standing experience in traffic management, planning, parking, and road safety. This holistic approach enables seamless integration into wider urban mobility strategies.

Smart & Green Cities

Our solutions support smart and green city concepts by promoting environmentally friendly transport modes such as public transport and cycling, helping cities become more livable and sustainable.

Public Transport Solutions

SOLUTION INFO

Intelligent Transportation Today

The Challenge

Cities are growing rapidly, placing increasing pressure on public transport systems. Urban areas must manage rising passenger numbers, reduce congestion, improve safety and minimize environmental impact, all while maintaining cost-efficiency. 

At the same time, developing smart, green cities requires modern mobility concepts that promote environmentally friendly modes of transport, such as public transport and cycling, over private cars. Key challenges for city authorities and transport operators include integrating different modes of transport, reducing infrastructure strain, and making public transport more attractive and reliable. 

Operators also face operational challenges, including fleet and terminal management, providing real-time information to passengers and drivers, collecting fares, ensuring security, and prioritizing traffic. Providing efficient, safe, and seamless services requires advanced, integrated solutions backed by expertise in traffic management, parking, and road safety. 

The Solution

Public Transport Management is a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to improve the efficiency of public transport services for operators, drivers and passengers. Key components include: 

  • Fleet management 
  • Terminal management 
  • Real-time passenger and driver information 
  • Public transport information displays 
  • Automated Fare Collection 
  • Security and surveillance systems 
  • Eco-driving for efficient and safe operations 
  • Public transport priority (e.g. bus priority at traffic lights) 

These solutions help to integrate bus services into the city’s transport system, improving cost efficiency, reducing environmental impact and enhancing overall service quality. 

With over 50 systems installed worldwide, 15,000 connected vehicles, 5.5 million passengers per day and 500 million kilometers monitored per year, we have the extensive expertise to ensure successful implementation. Combined with our long-standing experience in traffic management, planning, parking and road safety, we have the capability to deliver integrated public transport and smart mobility strategies. 

In addition to technology solutions, we provide comprehensive services, including consulting, planning, installation, servicing and maintenance, whether for complete projects or selected components.

Real-world examples from our customers

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