The Routing Company (TRC) is to deploy an update to its Pingo platform in collaboration with Glenfarg Community Transport Group (GCTG) and Community Transport Glasgow (CTG).
The update, Pingo Flex 2.0, will “uniquely” enable real-time shuttle tracking of semi-fixed services for passengers while also allowing drivers to log “walk-on” riders, says the supplier.
According to TRC, the latest technology will mean drivers will not have to switch between multiple platforms for tracking and booking management.
“Beyond a launch, this new partnership is a breakthrough for mobility in a rural area,” said Dami Adebayo, Director of Partnerships at TRC. “We’re combining smart technology with local community know-how to simplify operations for drivers, improve access for riders, and help rural transit thrive.”
Volunteer-led groups GCTG and CTG began operating digital demand-responsive and semi-fixed services in the summer.
The transport service is supported by the People and Places Community Fund and backed by a five-year contract.
It runs from Monday to Saturday from 0700hrs-1800hrs and covers rural areas across Perthshire. Passengers can book trips via the Pingo app or call CTG’s booking line.
Some stops are scheduled while others are served by pre-booked or flagged pick-ups.
“This is a major upgrade for our drivers and our passengers,” said Drew Smart, Chair of Glenfarg Community Transport Group. “With CTG and using TRC’s Pingo Flex solution, we’re future-proofing rural transport – and making it accessible, reliable, and community-driven.”
