The current pandemic has hit almost every facet of everyday life today; public transport systems are no exception, especially electronic fare collection (ticketing) systems, after onboard cash transactions were pared down to the bone to reduce virus transmission vectors. GMV…
Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) are modular units that considerably enhance equipment maintainability. LRUs, designed to make components replaceable in the field, i.e., at the operating location instead of having to be brought into a workshop, were first used for designing…
Public-transport planning allows authorities and operators to make the best possible use of their limited resources, mainly vehicles and drivers. At the highest level, public-transport planning can be broken down into three stages; strategic planning, operational planning and a posteriori…
For over 20 years now Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSs) have been making increasing inroads into our daily lives, helping transport operators and government authorities to provide a top-quality, quick, safe and cost-effective service. The germinal ITS ideas came from operators,…