Insights
Original content from the Trapeze team.
Transport Network of Tomorrow (eBook & Audiobook)
The Transport Network of Tomorrow is an eBook & Audiobook that investigates how public transport will become as convenient as driving a car – and the technology that will take us there.
Trapeze in London: 15 Years of iBus
15 years ago TfL and Trapeze began the iBus journey: one that would take us from a simple line diagram to a truly global flagship bus network. This site charts our shared journey, recalling some key moments, and sets out a plan for continued success in the future.
TfL & Trapeze Keynote (2020 Transport Innovation Summit)
Simon Reed joins Trapeze CTO Peter Bell for a keynote session at the recent Transport Innovation Online Summit. This successful session covered iBus and TfL’s upcoming Adiona system which is presently being delivered by Trapeze; as well as outlining the present...
The Case for Scheduling-as-a-Service
Gavin John CMILT MTPS, scheduling solutions manager at Trapeze Group, explores why bus companies should consider outsourcing their scheduling services. (This article first appeared in Coach & Bus Week Issue 1398) Scheduling services are vital across dozens of...
Comparing British Transport with Global Networks
(This article first appeared in CBW, 6th August 2019, Issue 1405) I recently spent a week in the UK visiting top public transport leaders to learn how they approach the increasing demands for mobility in their nation. After speaking with them and touring many of...
Time for Dynamic Scheduling to ‘Flex’ its Muscles?
COVID-19 and the Rise of Demand-Based Bus Networks by Gavin John and Pete Adney Since the world was plunged into unprecedented uncertainty earlier this year we have all had to learn to adapt. For countless bus operators across the country, COVID-19 meant that...
Webinar: Global Perspectives on Demand Responsive Transport
Recorded: Wednesday 27th May 2020Like all forms of transport, Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) has been transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic. And with DRT servicing transportation for elderly and vulnerable passengers in many regions, it will certainly continue to be...
COVID-19 Recovery: Lessons from China
In my previous article, I explained how data and global perspectives are vital resources as bus operators begin to consider how we deliver services through the expected recovery from COVID-19. Asia is a particularly useful source of information, given that the region...
Resilience, Flexibility and Increased Passenger Confidence
Global Covid-19 Response: The New Challenges of Recovery In the latest in this series, Gavin John, Scheduling Solutions Manager at Trapeze, reviews the local and global bus sector and considers the implications for operators. (This article first appeared in Coach...
Technology-backed franchising: the model for a better bus sector
This article first appeared in Intelligent Transport, 17th November 2020 Peter Bell, Chief Technology Officer for Trapeze Group in Europe, talks about the complexities of transport integration, and why technology-backed bus franchising could hold the key to unlocking...
The Role of Data and Information Sharing in COVID-19 Recovery
Like almost all industries globally, the UK bus sector has been hugely impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19. But while reacting to the present disruption is understandably the primary focus for many, those of us with planning roles or backgrounds must also strive to...
Trapeze Scheduling Solution Collaboration
Trapeze Group has launched a collaborative ‘Special Interest Group’ (SIG) to develop a next-generation scheduling solution for the bus market. The group has been joined by 10 scheduling experts from five major UK bus operators – amassing some 300 years of scheduling...
15 Years of iBus
London today is widely recognised for its global flagship bus network – but it didn’t appear overnight, or without huge effort, vision and collaboration. Together we have been on an incredible journey, so let’s take a moment to remember what we have achieved – and to...
Remote Access for ITS: Control Centre Web Client
With high workloads and increasing demands for remote working, dispatch staff require the ability to access their tools whenever and wherever required. With Trapeze’s Control Centre Web Client for ITS, dispatchers can monitor the network from a Smartphone, Tablet or...
Social Distancing: New Tools for Managing Bus Passenger Load
In order to ensure passenger and driver safety, and consistent observance of social distancing rules, vehicles will be required to operate with reduced passenger loads. Effective utilisation of vehicle load information will ensure that everyone stays safe, and provide...
Transport for London Talks ITS and Multi-Operator Management
Public transport users want to safely reach their destinations as fast as possible and to know if their services are on time or delayed. They expect comprehensive and accurate information on departure times, transfers and schedule deviations. In this video, Simon...
Trapeze Receives ITxPT Label for IDR On-Board Units
Managing and transmitting vehicle data is an essential requirement of bus and tram operators. However, the on-board vehicle technology that enables this element of fleet management has often suffered from a lack of standardisation and interoperability, with the...