Flexible mobility solutions, such as demand-responsive transport (DRT), are becoming increasingly important – particularly in areas where traditional scheduled bus services are not financially viable. Two terms often used in the context of DRT are “dial-a-ride” and “public transport taxi”. But what exactly distinguishes these services?
“How can we holistically shape the future of mobility in Stuttgart?” The state capital Stuttgart is addressing this question by planning an interconnected network of mobility hubs. The goal is to drive forward the mobility transition, contribute to climate protection, and improve the quality of life for residents.
How can public transport be made fit for the future? In the model region of Saarland, innovative mobility solutions are being tested for this very purpose. With their data-driven analysis, the Mobility Analytics and Consulting team from ioki has provided crucial input to drive forward sustainable and practical concepts. Still have questions about the model region? We do too. That’s why we have asked them here:
On-demand services complement and optimise public transport: without timetables, digitally controlled, and perfectly tailored to demand. They offer flexible mobility for both urban and rural areas while promoting a more environmentally friendly future for public transport.
Line-based demand-responsive transport (DRT) combines the benefits of traditional scheduled services with the flexibility of on-demand transport. Unlike conventional bus services with fixed schedules and stops, this type of service adapts to passenger demand.
In transport planning, a thorough public transport (PT) analysis is essential to identify gaps in coverage and improve accessibility. This is where our latest product innovation comes in: ioki Plan.
GTFS stands for General Transit Feed Specification and is an open data standard. Transport companies around the world use this standard to provide their traffic data on routes, timetables, tariffs, but also real-time information. This allows passengers to see if a bus is delayed and is not limited to a local app when searching for a public transport connection.
ioki Route is the newest addition to the ioki product family. This innovative solution includes the ioki Route App, a navigation tool, and ioki Route Control, a route management application, both specifically designed for line-based bus transport. ioki Route has now been around for over half a year and has achieved significant milestones since the product launch: Let’s take a look back.
Demand-responsive transport (DRT) bridges the first and last mile of public transport. To ensure a smooth journey, they must be seamlessly integrated into local public transport. But what does seamless integration look like on the ioki Platform? We explain this with 3 features.