Multi-Fleet Coordination and Collaboration - integrating vehicles and riders

Important results from the project

The purpose of the project has been to test and develop new innovative solutions and functions for digital collaboration within the bus industry. The project addresses necessary innovations to increase collaboration and competitiveness for the next generation of shared mobility. A digital collaboration platform has been developed and designed in close collaboration with the bus operators and thus developed based on their needs. The platform has been tested during a sharp traffic pilot with connected buses, with the aim of strengthening and streamlining transport operations.

Expected long term effects

The project has contributed to an increased understanding of bus companies and their mission-critical needs and challenges. With a well-executed traffic pilot, the project has shown examples of different types of use cases with associated technical functionality. Using the open, digital collaboration platform, vehicle data has been collected in real time and business benefits and needs have been successfully evaluated. Hardware has been installed in the vehicles for sharp operation, with associated software and third-party apps.

Approach and implementation

The project has been conducted in four work packages, one of which has covered the entire project period, to ensure that partial results and deliverables within each work package are implemented. Communication has taken place primarily digitally and over the phone in the form of workshops and meetings in various constellations. Hardware in the vehicles has been installed by the project parties´ own employees on site, with remote coordination by the project management. The parties have shown a good willingness to cooperate, despite the prevailing competitive situation.

External links

Interaktiv karta över svenska bussbolag Projektsida hos Drive Sweden