ioki Plan: Data-driven transport planning made easy

/ Reading: 3 min.

19. Sep 2024

/ Germany

Unlock effective transport planning with ioki Plan: data-driven analysis made easy

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.

What is ioki Plan?

ioki Plan is an analytical web tool that can evaluate the quality of public transport services in every municipality, town, and district in Germany. Whether you are looking to locate gaps in the public transport network or to identify potential network adjustments, ioki Plan supports transport planners in conducting their PT analysis. It helps answer everyday transport planning questions and allows planned network adjustments to be made on a solid foundation.

Easy to use and accessible to everyone

What makes ioki Plan special is its user-friendliness. The web tool is designed to be understandable and usable not only by transport planning experts but also by political representatives, administrative staff, and anyone interested in mobility. For example, PT coverage quality is translated into clear quality classes, ranging from A to G. The clear language, straightforward visuals, and simple interface make it a valuable tool for anyone looking to understand and improve public transport.

ioki Plan also has the advantage of requiring no data uploads. All necessary information is already integrated into the web tool, allowing for an easy start and quick analysis.

This innovative web tool offers a free basic analysis with a wide range of features:

Search function: Select your desired area for analysis.

Information overview: Visualise the number of people within the catchment area of a stop and view the average public transport quality class for the area.

Interactive map: Detailed information on the local stop network, including line service and average frequency. Identify areas without pedestrian access to public transport and visualise the percentage distribution of quality classes by population.

Area comparison: Add additional areas and compare key figures.

Start your analysis now!

Discover the benefits of ioki Plan for yourself. Sign up at plan.ioki.com and start your analysis in less than 2 minutes.

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ioki Route, Product Insights

Today, bus companies are facing enormous challenges. The shortage of qualified drivers is an urgent issue that threatens the efficiency and safe operation of public transport. According to the Federal Association of German Bus Companies (BDO), there is already a shortage of around 20,000 bus drivers across Germany, and this number could rise to as many as 65,000 by 2030 if no countermeasures are taken. In Europe, the figure is even higher, with 105,000 unfilled positions for bus drivers, as evidenced by the IRU’s 2023 European Bus and Coach Driver Shortage Report. Over 80% of companies report significant or very significant difficulties in filling open positions. A central aspect that is often overlooked is the inefficient onboarding of new driving staff, which not only costs time and money but also increases turnover and poses potential safety risks.

The Invisible Cost Factor: How Inefficient Driver Onboarding Slows Down Your Bus Company

21. Jan.

Today, bus companies are facing enormous challenges. The shortage of qualified drivers is an urgent issue that threatens the efficiency and safe operation of public transport. According to the Federal Association of German Bus Companies (BDO), there is already a shortage of around 20,000 bus drivers across Germany, and this number could rise to as many as 65,000 by 2030 if no countermeasures are taken. In Europe, the figure is even higher, with 105,000 unfilled positions for bus drivers, as evidenced by the IRU’s 2023 European Bus and Coach Driver Shortage Report. Over 80% of companies report significant or very significant difficulties in filling open positions. A central aspect that is often overlooked is the inefficient onboarding of new driving staff, which not only costs time and money but also increases turnover and poses potential safety risks.

New Product Updates: Efficient Timetable Integration and Multilingual Communication

21. Jan.

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