USE CASE

Designing school transportation demand-based and efficiently

School bus services are one of the main cost drivers in rural public transit. By implementing demand-based and cost-effective planning for school transportation, we reduce operating costs and optimize bus utilization. At the same time, students, parents, and teachers benefit from more reliable schedules.

Possibilities

That is why it makes sense to plan school transportation carefully:

With optimized scheduling, operational plans can be implemented efficiently despite driver shortages and cost pressures

Identifying opportunities for cost savings across various initiatives forms the basis for data-driven decision-making

A needs-based analysis ensures optimal transportation for all students

Optimize your school transportation now! With our expertise, we develop customized solutions tailored to your specific needs. Benefit from efficient and reliable transportation to reduce costs in the long term.

Methodology

Our tools put you on the right track:

We use state-of-the-art algorithms to automatically calculate schedules. To do this, we combine two approaches: demand-based and cost- or quality-oriented.

With our in-house methodology for efficient school bus route planning, you’ll receive more efficient, demand-based schedule proposals.

Optimize your school transportation now! With our expertise, we develop customized solutions tailored to your specific needs. Benefit from efficient and reliable transportation to reduce costs in the long term.

Methodology

Our tools put you on the right track:

We use state-of-the-art algorithms to automatically calculate schedules. To do this, we combine two approaches: demand-based and cost- or quality-oriented.

With our in-house methodology for efficient school bus route planning, you’ll receive more efficient, demand-based schedule proposals.

Results

You’ll get an answer to …

… what a more efficient operational model might look like, with lower costs but comparable quality.

… what an efficient user interface might look like while meeting certain quality standards.

… which cost-saving potential can be further unlocked by implementing certain measures, such as introducing staggered school hours.

Analysis of the public transport network in Germany with focus on rural areas

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ioki Analytics products in use

Uncovering shortcomings in the current public transport system
Planning a new on-demand service
Developing a public transport network and integrated service concept
Optimising line-based and on-demand services economically
Setting up autonomous service and operation concepts
Creating a local transport plan
Generating and Evaluating future transport scenarios
Designing school transportation demand-based and efficiently
Planning locations for mobility offers
Improving the traffic situation in touristic regions

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