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Optibus: Enabling smarter public transport systems through real-time analytics of in-motion big data
Overview
Optibus: Enabling smarter public transport systems through real-time analytics of in-motion big dataIBM |
Analytics & Modeling - Big Data Analytics Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Data Management Platforms | |
Transportation | |
Logistics & Transportation | |
Fleet Management Public Transportation Management Real-Time Location System (RTLS) | |
Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services Data Science Services | |
Operational Impact
Optibus provides fully optimized planning in seconds for large bus fleets, calculating the best use of vehicles and drivers based on constantly changing conditions. | |
When a bus is stuck in traffic or when a sudden rainstorm affects average speed, the real-time decision engine instantly determines the optimal response. | |
In a pilot exercise for Egged, a major Israeli transportation company that is now deploying the full solution, Optibus used its technology to show how the company could shut one of its two parking depots without any impact on schedules. | |
Quantitative Benefit
Saves seven to ten percent in operational costs. | |
Tracks fleet status in real time, and enables intelligent response to changing conditions. | |
Optimizes resource utilization and cuts CO2 emissions. | |