ITS for network control
Today: Service you can verify. Tomorrow: A network you can scale.
Your network without the guesswork
As bus networks grow, staying across day-to-day operations gets harder. Routes expand, more operators come into play, and services become more complex to manage in real time. Trapeze ITS connects buses, drivers and control centres, giving transport authorities a live view of what is happening across services. Understand what ran, how services performed, and how delivery compares across every depot and operator.
ITS only works if everyone works together
In many African cities, systems are introduced while the bus network is still being built or formalised. Processes, roles and responsibilities are still taking shape at the same time.
If that coordination isn’t in place early, the system is in place but not fully used – making it harder to manage services as the network grows.
Track performance as it unfolds
Introducing seven controls for service delivery and contract review.
Verified service delivery
Compare scheduled and operated trips in real time
On-time performance tracking
Monitor delays, headways and disruptions
Mileage and subsidy validation
Record operated kilometres for contract payment review
Multi-operator performance view
View performance across routes and depots in one system
Real-time passenger information
Publish accurate arrival times based on live bus data
Electric bus rollout
Track battery status and charging activity across fleets
Service records you can stand behind
Trapeze ITS captures service data as buses operate, not weeks later. Fleet, fare and timetable data feed into the same record, so performance reports and payment reviews are based on a single source.
Working from the same data reduces disputes, speeds up reconciliation and supports contract review across operators and depots. The result is fewer disputes over reported figures and more consistent oversight across operations. You can see exactly what was delivered and what should be paid.
Ready to scale when you are
Network change rarely happens all at once. Fleets are replaced gradually, depots expand and new corridors come online. But services still need to run. Trapeze ITS can be introduced corridor by corridor or depot by depot, so implementation can be phased without losing control of live operations.
Tested before full rollout
Each phase is installed, monitored and validated before the next begins. As each phase goes live, changes happen within day-to-day operations. That removes the need for a network-wide switchover.
Works across new and existing buses
New and existing buses operate in the same system. Open standards such as ITxPT, VDV, GTFS and SIRI connect to existing on-board equipment, so you avoid parallel systems and forced fleet replacement.
Your network, connected end to end
Trapeze ITS brings together seven connected functions that support day-to-day service, payments and network growth.
Automatic Vehicle Location & Control
Track every vehicle live across your services.
In-vehicle Experience
Problems are visible early, so your control teams don’t have to piece together what’s happening. They can see how services, drivers and controllers are performing in real time and deal with delays before they spread.
Passenger Information
Give passengers real-time arrival information they trust.
ITS Standards
Turn disconnected systems into one connected network.
ITS Integrations
Get systems working together behind the scenes.
Multi-Operator Management
Highlight where time, cost and effort are going.
Zero-Emission Bus Management
Avoid running out of charge mid-service.
Local expertise.
Proven delivery.
Read SOTRA case study
What authorities say
Our real-time monitoring system, powered by Trapeze's ITS, is at the heart of our operations. It provides us with the real-time visibility we need to respond to traffic conditions, efficiently manage our fleet, and keep passengers informed at every stage. This has significantly improved the reliability and punctuality of our bus fleet, enabling us to meet the transport needs of more than 1 million passengers. With this system, we are not simply operating buses — we are delivering smarter, safer, and more reliable public transport and a better passenger experience in Abidjan.
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How many buses do you need?
Get a quick estimate of how many buses you’ll need for a single route.
- Enter route length and bus average speed, number of stops, dwell time and planned frequency to calculate buses needed.
- Adjust headways and/or dwell time to see how bus numbers change.
- View the estimated number of buses required for peak service
- Generate a simple reference figure for early planning discussions