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Rise of the Machines: How Advanced Computing will Drive Bus Ridership Recovery
Rise of the MachinesHow Advanced Computing will Drive Bus Ridership RecoveryMachine Learning is an increasingly common aspect of modern life. Using the power of modern computing, it enables vast volumes of data to be harnessed, delivering valuable insight and...
Can Carbon Data Drive Bus Patronage? Passengers Say Yes
Can Carbon Data Drive Bus Patronage?Passengers Say YesWhat Bus Users Think About Sustainability – and how we can Harness it Following up Trapeze’s previous article ‘Putting the Bus at the Heart of our Communities’, this feature explores how carbon information could be...
Bus Operators: Why We Must Integrate ITS and Duty Allocation
This article first appeared in Intelligent Transport (Issue 1 March 2022)Connecting Existing Systems Will Increase Operational Efficiency and Ridership, Reduce Vehicle Emissions and Improve Air Quality Cities must maximise public transport to avoid a disastrous...
Putting the Bus at the Heart of Our Communities
Putting the Bus at the Heart of our CommunitiesTable of Contents Emotional and Social Connections with Bus Travel Inclusivity of Bus Travel Safety Perceptions of Bus Passenger Information Improving the Bus Experience Conclusion and Next Steps Get in TouchThere is a...
Looking for Lions
Looking for Lions: The Wizard of Oz and the Quest for Clean AirAttendees at this year’s Transport Innovation Summit were treated to an entertaining Wizard of Oz-themed panel on the topic of UK air quality. This article recaps the key messages. ‘We’re Not in...
Case Study: Zurich Transport Authority (ZVV)
Zurich Transport Authority and Trapeze Group: Working Together as Partners Verkehrsbetriebe Zurich have been a Trapeze customer for more than 50 years, with the two companies working together as partners on a good basis for decades. This case study looks at how...
Electric Buses: Driving Net Zero Now
Climate change and air quality are issues rightly at the top of the current political agenda. With the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow underway, now is an appropriate time to consider the central role that public transport must play in...
Trapeze Supports Autonomous Bus Project for the Vulnerable
Trapeze technology has supported a successful project to launch autonomous buses for vulnerable passengers visiting a cemetery in Poland. The buses started running during the first week of October and enable the elderly to safely travel around Gdansk’s 50-hectare...
‘True’ Real-Time: Passenger Information to Restore Trust in Buses
Transport providers today face huge challenges: reduced ridership, loss of public confidence, restricted budgets and the prospect of increasing disruption into the future. To overcome these challenges, the public must be assured that bus travel is safe, reliable and...
Buses as ‘Green Arteries’: Passenger Information’s Role in a Brighter, Cleaner Future
“Where does the bus fit within the overall ecosystem of a sustainable city, and what role does it play in a greener future?” This was one of the questions addressed by an expert panel during a fascinating Intelligent Transport webinar supported by a range of expert...
Delivering Reliable Passenger Information in an Unreliable World
“The industry has shown a remarkable ability to adapt in response to Covid. Given the expectations of increasing technology disruption in the future, how do we ensure we meet rising passenger expectations for more predictable, reliable bus services?” This was one of...
The Bus Passenger ‘Iceberg’: Making Sense of the Complex
“Public transport is incredibly complex, and historically the industry has done a good job of hiding that complexity from the public. How do we maintain this perception of simplicity in a world where people expect real-time everything ‘on tap’ via a phone?” ...
Passenger Information Displays – for Every Stage of the Journey
Find out the history of Passenger Information Displays, and why they are needed from the beginning to the end of every journey to make the passenger experience better. Part of 2 of a 3-part series on passenger informationIntroduction You are running late. As you run...
Dealing with Public Transport Disruptions – How to Keep Your Passengers Moving
Find out how Intelligent Transport Systems can deal with public transport disruptions and diversions so that your passengers can keep moving to their destination.It has been one of those days. The main bridge out of town has restrictions due to planned repairs;...
Why Accurate, Real-Time Passenger Information Provides a Better Public Transport Experience
Find out why accurate on-board information provides a better passenger experience – whether they are on a bus, tram, train, or ferry.When your public transport network runs efficiently with frequent services and on-time performance, life is great. People travel, the...
ITxPT: Technology Standards for Public Transport
Information Technology Standards for Public Transport: Delivering greater intelligence, automation and responsiveness in the delivery of mobilityExecutive Summary Local and regional authorities routinely contract out services to transport operators with a diverse...
Bus Intelligent Transport Systems and Multi-Operator Management
Case Study with the Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) This case study looks at how The Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) uses Trapeze’s Intelligent Transport System solution to monitor and manage over 6,000 buses across multiple operators.
E-scooters: A Secret Weapon in the Sustainable Mobility Revolution?
This post first appeared on LinkedIn by Paul Attenborough. The recent arrival of electric scooters (e-scooters) on the streets of London marks a fascinating new development in the transformation of mobility within UK cities. But as exciting as e-scooter pilots...
Creating an Advanced Transit System in Singapore That’s Green, Convenient, and Inclusive
Jeremy Yap speaks with Paul Comfort on Transit Unplugged This week on Transit Unplugged Paul continues his virtual world tour of transit leaders outside of North America with an interview with Mr. Jeremy Yap, Deputy Chief Executive for Public Transport, Policy and...
Restoring Passenger Confidence with Live Loading Information System
New measures are being put in place to protect bus riders in Italy and restore confidence in safe bus travel, enabling ridership levels to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. Bus operator Autoguidovie (AGI) has implemented Trapeze Group’s newly developed live loading...
Case Study: Brighton & Hove Buses
Delivering the Best Real-Time Information for an Enjoyable Passenger Experience Brighton & Hove Buses is renowned for its singular focus on ensuring every journey is an enjoyable one for the traveling public – as evidenced by the operator being recognised as 2017...
Demand Scheduling: The Future of Bus Networks
(This article first appeared in routeone magazine, March 19th, 2021) Recovery from Covid-19 was never likely to be easy or straight forward for the public transport industry. We have endured ridership levels at an all-time low – and the latest lockdown will place yet...
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...