Open standards for
bus operation
Connect systems today and be ready for tomorrow.
Explore the solutionThe systems behind bus operations
Public transport networks rely on ITS, onboard bus systems, control centres and passenger information platforms to manage daily operations. From vehicle tracking to passenger information, service monitoring depends on close coordination between buses and control centres. Trapeze uses open standards to integrate these systems, making it easier to introduce new technology or change systems over time. Revised first paragraph for readability and plain English
Systems don’t easily fit together
Public transport networks rely on a mix of systems, from fleet management and passenger information to ticketing and traffic. Many were introduced over time and built by different vendors, often using proprietary technology. Integration and data sharing takes time and effort. Without open standards, this leads to:
- Slower rollout of new technology
- More effort to coordinate services between agencies
- Inconsistent passenger information across the network.
Where operators, fares and data collide
Bus networks rarely run in isolation. That means journeys can involve multiple operators, different fare types and high ticket volumes across channels. While integrated ticketing makes travel easier for passengers, it makes revenue harder to manage. Authorities need to deal with complex fares, meet transparency requirements, and avoid disputes, often working with data spread across different systems. There isn’t always a clear way to bring it together.
ITS built on open standards
Data exchange across systems
Supports standards such as SIRI, VDV, and GTFS so operational and passenger information can be shared across control centres, agencies, and external platforms.Control centre integration
Open interfaces allow vehicle monitoring, service data, and passenger information to be shared with traffic systems, transport management platforms, and third-party applications.Onboard system interoperability
An ITxPT-compliant onboard architecture allows passenger displays, ticketing systems, and sensors to operate together through a common network.Flexibility over time
Open standards make it easier to introduce new technology, work with different vendors and evolve systems over time. New technology can be introduced more affordably and with less disruption.No system works in isolation
Poor inputs lead to bad splits
Run your entire network on
one system
With Trapeze, you can run services across control centres, buses and platforms as one network.
For transport authorities
Less reliance on a single vendor
Open standards make it easier to work with different technology providers and avoid being locked into one system.
Lower risk when upgrading systems
Phased upgrades allow new systems to be introduced without disrupting day-to-day operations.
For transport operators
Systems that work together in practice
Operational data flows between control centres, onboard systems, and external platforms without complex integration.
More flexibility when introducing new technology
New systems and services can be added without reworking existing integrations or disrupting operations.
For passengers
More consistent travel information
Real-time data shared across systems improves the accuracy and reliability of passenger information.
Better journey planning across services
Integration with journey planners and mobility platforms supports smoother travel across routes and modes.
Bus network integration in action
Trapeze ITS uses open standards to connect control centres, buses and partner systems.
Standards-based data exchange
Supports standards such as SIRI, VDV, and GTFS. Operational and passenger data can be shared reliably between systems.
Control centre integration
Open interfaces connect control centres with traffic systems, transport platforms and third-party applications.
ITxPT-compliant onboard architecture
Onboard systems operate through a common IP-based network. Passenger displays, ticketing systems, sensors and communication devices then work together.
Cross-system vehicle visibility
Vehicle location and service data can be shared between AVL and AVM platforms. Buses can then be tracked and managed in more than one system.
Migration-ready system architecture
Supports phased migration between systems. Old and new platforms can run in parallel, reducing risk during upgrades or replacement.
Integration with wider transport platforms
Connects with journey planners, MaaS platforms, traffic systems and smart city infrastructure for coordinated, multimodal services.
What authorities say
We are delighted to partner with Trapeze on this important project. Trapeze has a proven track record of delivering AVL systems and we are confident that they will deliver high-quality products and services that meet and exceed our requirements. It will deliver a single consistent service management solution across all PSO Bus Operators and enable the production of high quality dynamic real time information for public transport customers through our real time application, our 800+ On-Street Displays and our real-time data exports to third party applications.
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