(Frankfurt am Main/Milano July 17, 2025) Reduction of training time by approximately 2 weeks and savings of about €3,000 for every new driver. Decreased stress levels among drivers, resulting in fewer accidents after the training and use of ioki Route. Route adjustments implemented in minutes by the operations center and instantly distributed to drivers via the navigation app.

ioki, a leading tech company for digital mobility in Europe, announces the launch of ioki Route in the Italian market. It is the mobility sector’s first route management and bus navigation system that works entirely without an on-board computer – allowing public transport companies and private bus operators to significantly reduce hardware costs and minimise driver onboarding time.

ioki is already active in Italy with its digital platform for on-demand public transportation, collaborating with various local operators who are innovating traditional mobility. Current projects include Wayla, the first night-time on-demand service in Milan, ClicBus in Rome’s Massimina neighborhood, and  initiatives with Cotral in Rieti, Arriva Italia in Cremona, and STP Brindisi in Francavilla Fontana. Through these projects, ioki contributes to the digitisation of local public transport, enhancing service accessibility and quality. Through these projects, ioki gained deep insights into the Italian market and mobility landscape, positioning ioki as a trusted local partner.

Another significant step in digitally transforming mobility

With ioki Route, the company takes another significant step in digitally transforming mobility. The software enables companies to rapidly and flexibly create, modify, and manage bus routes, easily adapting to diversions or operational needs such as replacement services. Operation centres can update route information in real-time and push it directly to drivers – improving operational efficiency, service reliability, and passenger satisfaction. Operators can also realise substantial savings:

• Up to €3,000 saved per new driver by eliminating the need for expensive on-board hardware.
• Training times reduced by approximately two weeks, enabling new drivers to hit the road faster and with more confidence.

Easy-to-use app to support drivers 

For drivers, ioki Route represents tangible, immediate support, significantly reducing stress levels and consequently decreasing accidents due to false navigation. The dedicated application, available on common Android smartphones, guides drivers along their assigned route, alerting them in real-time to any changes, temporary stops, or special circumstances requiring attention. This enables drivers to navigate unfamiliar routes confidently, reducing the risk of errors and delays, and enhancing the overall quality of passenger service and experience. Furthermore, the application supports 20 languages, making it a practical tool for international employees as well.

Initially developed for the German market, where it has already proven effective being already used by around 1.000 drivers for safe and targeted route navigation, ioki Route is now poised to aid in the modernisation of public transport in Italy. The software is tailored to the real needs of companies and drivers, combining ease of use with advanced functionality for more efficient management of fleets and routes.

Italian companies interested in discovering the potential of ioki Route can request a free trial by visiting the official website: route.ioki.com