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Insights, playbooks and customer stories from the people who run public transport every day.
Passenger Information System Tender Requirements: What to Specify
The technical and functional criteria an AOM or operator should specify before publishing a passenger information system tender.
Read more →EU urban mobility indicators: what the new reporting rules mean for transport operators
The European Commission adopted new rules on harmonised urban mobility indicators. What the regulation covers, the 2027 deadline, and what it means for transport operators.
How Scheduling Software Helps Bus Operators Manage the Driver Shortage
Faster absence coverage, fairer duties, and early visibility on gaps: how scheduling software helps operators manage the driver shortage.
Open Data & SAEIV Compliance in Europe
Real-time open data and SAEIV digitalisation are now EU statutory requirements. This white paper maps the regulation and the four pillars of a compliant SAEIV.
“A single mislabeled bus breaks passenger trust.”
Yerevan Public Transport in 2025: Regulating Armenia's Bus and Metro Network
Yerevan renewed its entire bus fleet since 2020. Real-time regulation is now the missing layer behind that reform.
GTFS-RT in practice: what operators get wrong about real-time feeds
GTFS-RT has become the standard for real-time transport data, but valid does not mean reliable. The five most common feed mistakes.
The Hidden Cost of Fragmented Operations
When your scheduling tool doesn't talk to your dispatch system, and your dispatch system doesn't talk to payroll — the real cost is invisible until it isn't.
Smart depot: what changes when your AVM knows where every bus is parked
When your AVM tracks every bus in real time, the depot stops being a black box. Here's what actually changes operationally.
How to track subcontractor performance in public transport
Delegating routes to subcontractors doesn't mean losing visibility. Here's how to monitor performance effectively with the right tools.
Read more →AVM, AVL, SAEIV: a terminology guide for transport operators
AVM, AVL, SAEIV, CAD/AVL... public transport multiplies acronyms. Here is what each term means.
GTFS-RT in practice: from GPS to the passenger's screen
From a GPS ping to “next bus in 4 min” — how real-time passenger information actually works, the three GTFS-RT feeds, and why feeds get rejected.
“The arrival of electric buses means rethinking your AVM: energy data integration, charge management, unified supervision.”
Onboarding 200 drivers to a new mobile AVM app in two weeks
A field-tested playbook for rolling out a driver app across a large network — without disrupting a single day of service.
5 integration patterns between AVM and HR/payroll systems
From flat-file exports to real-time APIs — the five ways operators connect their CAD/AVL to Hastus, SAP, Acerta and other back-office systems.
AVM, AVL, SAEIV: a terminology guide for transport operators
The same technology has a different name in every country. Here's what these acronyms actually mean — and why it matters when you compare vendors.
Deploying an AVM across 30 lines: real timelines and key factors
8 weeks on average for a SaaS AVM deployment across 30 lines. What speeds things up, what slows them down, and what changes after.
Read more →How to calculate the real ROI of an AVM/SAEIV deployment
Beyond the licence cost: the hidden savings and revenue effects that determine whether a CAD/AVL deployment actually pays for itself.
How a scheduling module reduces duty allocation errors on a bus network
Scheduling conflicts, oversights, duplicates: a planning module eliminates human error through a unified database.
“An AVM supervises.”
Best lightweight AVM solutions for private bus contractors
A practical guide to choosing an AVM that fits private operators: lean, fast to deploy, and built for real constraints.
How to integrate GTFS-Realtime and SIRI with existing bus fleet hardware
GTFS-RT and SIRI are both essential in Europe. Learn the integration steps, common pitfalls, and what to look for.
Alternatives to IVU or Trapeze for small and medium bus fleets
IVU and Trapeze are built for large networks. If you run 20 to 300 buses, discover what agile SaaS alternatives deliver.
Telematics vs CAD/AVL: Why counting kilometers is no longer enough
Accuracy is a trap. Discover why contextual intelligence matters more than raw GPS tracking for managing your bus fleet and subcontractors.
Read more →Pysae in France: Powering 10,000 Buses for Global Operators
Discover how Pysae manages 10,000 buses for Keolis, Transdev, and RATP, providing high-quality real-time data across the French network.
Making Public Transport Greener: Simple Steps for a Low-Carbon Fleet
Learn how eco-driving and smart route planning can significantly reduce your bus fleet's CO2 emissions and fuel use.
“Fuel, maintenance, idle time: discover how smart data helps you cut bus fleet operating costs without reducing service quality.”
Why Accurate Bus Times are the Key to Passenger Trust
Ghost buses break passenger trust. Discover why accurate real-time bus times are the foundation of a reliable transit network.
Hardware-Light vs. Hardware-Heavy: Finding the Right Bus Tracking Solution
Proprietary black boxes or cloud software on standard tablets? A practical comparison of hardware-light vs hardware-heavy bus tracking.
How to integrate Pysae with Hastus or ABC Planning
Pysae integrates natively with Hastus and ABC Planning via GTFS imports and API. Here is how it works in practice.
Stop buying expensive hardware for bus tracking: The SaaS revolution
Heavy proprietary tracking boxes are a liability. Discover why the SaaS revolution is making expensive bus hardware obsolete.
Read more →Bridging the Gap: What 15 Countries Taught Us About the Future of Public Transport
Insights from 15 countries at Smart City Expo Barcelona: urban mobility challenges are universal, and the demand for agile technology is immediate.
What are the costs involved in setting up a public transport supervision system?
What are the key expenses when implementing a real-time supervision system for public transport? This article explains the main cost drivers.
“Discover how IoT and AI are reshaping public bus operations, from predictive maintenance to real-time supervision, and how tools like Pysae help.”
Why GTFS Realtime Is Essential to Make Public Transport More Attractive
GTFS Realtime has become a key standard in public transport. Learn how this open format helps operators share reliable real-time information.
Understanding operations support platform: essential for transport operators
The Operations Support Platform system acts as a multifaceted, intelligent resource, serving passengers, drivers, and operators.
Keep passengers informed effortlessly with our real-time display screen
Our latest innovation, the Passenger display screen, makes it easier than ever for your passengers to access the information they need.
Managing bus detour: Trip Modifications & GTFS
The management of bus detour is a major issue for operators, caused by various factors such as roadworks, accidents or other events.
Read more →Focus on Passenger Information Systems (PIS): how can they be connected to an operations supervision solution?
Display screens, loudspeakers, wind vanes... there are many passenger information systems on board public transport vehicles. But how do they work?
Why passenger information is now a top priority for transportation operators
The centrality of passenger information to transport providers hinges on one core objective: ensuring customer satisfaction.
“One of the primary challenges that confronts every transport network operator is the ability to gather comprehensive and precise passenger data.”
Elevate your passengers' experience with the new Pysae real-time passenger information app
The internet has revolutionized how we access information, while smartphones have unlocked a realm of new possibilities for travelers.
Pysae is the first supervision solution to interface with the Hanover Displays PIS via an IP connection
For over 35 years, Hanover has specialized in the design, development and manufacture of on-board electronic Passenger Information systems.
From guesswork to ground truth: real-time data for 250 drivers
RATP Dev Angers needed a CAD/AVL platform that turned live GPS data into actionable decisions — instantly, across the full urban network.
Réseau Ruban: 2 days saved per month — CAD/AVL for a complex suburban network
CAPI manages bus services across peri-urban, suburban and rural zones between Lyon, Grenoble and Chambéry. Monthly reporting: from 2 days to 15 minutes.
Read more →21 independent bus companies, one shared CAD/AVL — how COOP30 unified the Gard
A cooperative of 21 SME transport operators sharing the same territory. One app, one GTFS-RT feed, one seamless passenger experience.
From zero to fully digital in one ski season — Morzine's alpine network
Morzine deploys a complete real-time transport service every November for 50,000+ international tourists — and winds down every April.
“TeMo Moselle Nord needed full CAD/AVL — on-board equipment, driver app, real-time info and SIRI/GTFS-RT exports — all before day one of service.”
Real-time passenger info across a sprawling, season-driven rural network
The Régie des Transports de l'Ain covers a vast low-density territory with seasonal demand spikes. Drivers onboard in hours — not weeks.
Doubling ridership on a zero-fare network — without a single ticket gate
Villeneuve-sur-Lot went fully free-to-ride in 2018. Measure ridership, inform 47,500 residents, run 100% green — across 19 rural communes.
Real-Time or Nothing
A technical reference for operations directors and IT managers who want to understand what genuine real-time AVL architecture looks like — and what it unlocks.
The Operations-First Platform
A positioning paper on the shift from scheduling-centric to operations-first platforms — and what it means for operators evaluating vendors in 2025–2026.
School Transport in the Digital Age
School transport carries specific legal, safety and communication requirements that generic transport software ignores. This paper covers the digital stack that progressive operators in Spain and Italy are deploying.