Trapeze ITS has been awarded a contract by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in the Republic of Ireland to implement what the supplier says is a “next-generation, cloud-based automatic vehicle location (AVL) solution.”
The work will connect the country’s 2,300 buses, enhance service quality, and assist with patronage growth, Trapeze ITS continues. All bus services in Ireland will be unified under a single system, bringing greater accuracy and consistency of passenger information, and reduced waiting times.
Elements of the solution include enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, AI-powered monitoring of bus lane blockages, and automatic passenger counting. The model will enable existing and new bus operators in Ireland “to utilise improved service control tools for managing operations,” Trapeze ITS adds. Enhanced reporting will inform NTA of network success while optimising costs.
Speaking about the award of the contract to Trapeze ITS, NTA Director of Transport Strategy Bernard Higgins says: “Trapeze has a proven track record of delivering AVL systems. We are confident that it will bring high-quality products and services that meet and exceed our requirements.
“It will deliver a single consistent service management solution across all public service obligation bus operators and enable the production of high-quality dynamic real time information for public transport customers through our real-time app TFI Live, our over 800 on-street displays, and our real-time data exports to third party apps.”
Trapeze ITS General Manager Steve Jukes adds that the AVL work in Ireland will deliver “a step change” for users of bus services in the country.
“Public transport plays a pivotal role in reducing the carbon footprint of cities by promoting shared mobility and decreased reliance on private vehicles,” continues Mr Jukes. “Our technology is designed to improve the public transport experience and encourage ridership, thereby creating a more sustainable future for Ireland.
“The innovative new cloud-based technology implemented here will drive the industry forward, improving the quality and reliability of bus services in towns and cities in Europe and beyond.”
