DRT vs. line-based on-demand transport
In times of cost-cutting and growing environmental awareness, it is becoming increasingly important to design mobility offers that are both efficient and tailored to individual needs. Demand-responsive transport offers flexible solutions that adapt to local conditions and passenger requirements.
But what different types of on-demand transport are there, and how do line-based models work? In this edition of the ioki insights newsletter, we explore the various approaches and show how the line feature from ioki enables the efficient organisation of line-based services.
The most important insights at a glance
3 new Italian DRT services
Together with our Italian partners, we have launched "Clicbus Roma" in Rome, "Call Bus STP" in Brindisi – and soon "Easy Bus TPL" in Savona will join.?The goal: improving public transport access for more people in Italy.
Flexible, easy and now in one app: VRNflexline fully integrated into myVRN app!
Passengers in Landau can now book buses, trains, and DRT rides all in one place: the myVRN app. This integration marks a major step towards making public transport more flexible and accessible, offering passengers a seamless multimodal travel experience.
DRT service “Wiltshire Connect” shortlisted for CiTTi Award 2024!
Our on-demand service in the Pewsey Vale and Marlborough area is a finalist in the Public Transport category. We will find out if we have won on November 26th!
Demand-responsive transport: an overview
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Demand-responsive transport is revolutionising mobility: from fixed lines with scheduled times to flexible services with bookable stops, and even fully demand-responsive systems.
Each model adapts perfectly to the needs of passengers, ensuring maximum efficiency and fewer unecessary journeys without passengers - customised mobility for urban and rural areas. ?But what do the different types look like and what advantages do they offer?
How line-based on-demand services work on the ioki platform: the line feature in detail
When discussing different types of on-demand services, one key question arises: how can line-based DRT services be efficiently managed on the ioki Platform? The answer: with our line feature.
Unlike traditional scheduled services with fixed routes, line-based on-demand services don’t follow a set path. Instead, each trip is triggered by a pre-booking, which marks the start of the line. Along the way, only the stops that have been booked in advance are served. This reduces unnecessary journeys without passengers and ensures optimal resource use – a win for operators, passengers, and the environment.
With the feature Lines, operators can either manually create lines in the Control Centre or integrate planning data from other tools. The feature offers a wide range of customisation options, making it highly flexible and adaptable to various mobility concepts. For example, you can set fixed arrival and departure times at specific stops to facilitate seamless intermodal connections at transport hubs and improve integration with other modes of transportation.
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