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A pioneering system that applies artificial vision and artificial intelligence to automate vehicle access. AIDA makes the opening of bus doors and ramps autonomous. Cameras detect passengers’ presence and needs, whether they are wheelchair users, visually impaired, or require easier access, and the system responds instantly by managing doors, ramps, and acoustic signals without manual action.

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Ask Mosaiq is the AI assistant built into Mosaiq Insights, replacing hours of manual filtering with a single plain-language question. Ask directly, get a clear, evidence-backed answer in seconds, drawn from your own network data and backed by interactive charts. It even surfaces hidden service capacity already sitting in your timetable. Find what matters and defend it to anyone who asks.

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Passenger transport operators have more data than ever, but it only shows the past. AskMila™, GreenRoad's agentic AI, predicts what happens next. It forecasts where risk will emerge across drivers, routes, depots and operating times, explains the root cause and recommends action before an incident occurs. Three things make it different. It is built on 20 years of fleet safety and driver behaviour expertise. It learns each operator's policies, protocols and terminology. And it combines operators' files, like accident records, with GreenRoad driving data to answer what neither could alone. Anyone can use it from day one, in everyday language.

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neXwork is a fully connected CO₂ heat pump and thermal management network for electric buses. It integrates climate control for the driver’s area and passenger compartment with thermal management for the battery and electronic components. By efficiently using ambient and waste heat and controlling each area according to demand, neXwork reduces energy consumption, operating costs and battery load.

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Coach Manager Cloud has been rebuilt from the ground up, delivering modern coach management software that is simple to use without compromising on capability. A redesigned user experience provides cleaner navigation, faster search and advanced filtering. Private hires, contracts and quotations now share one streamlined booking workflow. Integrated commercial routing takes into account vehicle dimensions and weight. Configurable dashboards give users the information they need while automated communications reduce administration by handling quotation emails, confirmations, reminders, follow-ups and pre-departure messages.

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1 in 5 runs ends up on a substitute vehicle. Driver absent, coach off the road, inspection overrunning. Happens every day. DispatchAssist™ plans for known outages and suggests the best alternatives from all available vehicles. Last minute, SmartAssign™ reassigns to the vehicle that runs the route. ETAs recompute, passengers stay informed. AI Decision Support, built for 2027, trusted since 2014.

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The Electric Bus Panel Trainer provides students and instructors with the opportunity to demonstrate, investigate, and fault-find a simulation of the electrical system of a typical electric bus. A power flow mimic allows students to investigate the effects of regenerative braking, and on-board diagnostics are explored. The trainer also includes test points at a safe voltage level.

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Ferdia CoPlanner optimises planning across vehicles, trips and depots, finding combinations difficult to identify manually. It has cut planning time by 50%+ and dead mileage and driving hours by up to 11%. More efficient use of resources also reveals capacity and synergies between trips earlier, helping operators turn operational efficiency into commercial opportunity.

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Most transport platforms build features first and hope the data underneath holds up. IQ1 does the opposite. Built on over 20 years of experience in transport data, it starts with one clean, authoritative data source and because that foundation is solid, everything built on it works: journey planning that gets passengers where they're going, real-time information that keeps them informed, and the operator performance oversight local authorities need. From there, it's flexible: use that clean data with Naviquate's tools or feed it into your existing systems.

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Mobifer Ops is a cloud-based sales and operations platform built for coach operators. Where traditional systems keep quoting, scheduling, driver communication and finance in separate silos, Mobifer connects them through an open API, integrating directly with the accounting, maintenance and CRM tools operators already use. Customers receive instant online quotes and can book around the clock, while dynamic pricing accounts for distance, demand and seasonality. Live utilisation visibility helps operators fill idle vehicles, and a built-in driver app keeps drivers informed in real time. Used by UK operators, Mobifer typically goes live in hours, not months, with no rip-and-replace required.

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ebblo Assist is a next-generation mobility assistance system that enables blind, visually impaired and mobility-impaired passengers to use public transport independently. Unlike conventional accessibility solutions, ebblo Assist connects passengers, vehicles and operations in real time through a smartphone app, acoustic guidance, driver interaction and a cloud-based backend. Developed together with the Swiss Federation of the Blind (SBV) and validated in live operations, it covers the entire passenger journey from trip planning to alighting. Open interfaces, vendor-independent integration and scalable deployment provide transport operators with a future-proof solution that delivers measurable accessibility, inclusion and operational benefits.

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Optibus Agent is the first AI agent purpose-built for public transportation. It transforms how transit agencies operate by automating high-friction workflows across planning, scheduling, dispatch, and live operations. Unlike generic tools, it doesn't just answer questions—it does the work. Deeply integrated with live operational data, the Agent turns complex transit scenarios into prepared decisions. Professionals can assign drivers to open duties, evaluate schedule trade-offs, analyze audit logs, and track vehicle punctuality instantly using natural language. Operating securely, Optibus Agent multiplies team expertise, enabling agencies to resolve disruptions in minutes and deliver highly reliable service to passengers.

Stand: 148

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Woven from 100% post-consumer recycled polyester, RePlay Zero transforms discarded plastic bottles into a high-performance upholstery fabric for bus and coach interiors. Combining recycled materials, contemporary design and advanced flame-retardant protection, it supports a more sustainable approach to transport interiors.

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StarPal is compliant by design with the Accessible Information Regulations. It fits any coach in minutes, with no wiring and no workshop time. Screens, speaker, driver device, portable induction loop. Put it on whichever vehicle is working that day, so one kit follows the duty instead of sitting in a parked coach. GPS triggers spoken and on screen stop announcements, pre-generated before departure so they run with no signal. Serving 17 operators.

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Most charge management software runs on fixed rules. Tenix Charge solves charging challenges live. It assigns buses to the right bay by state of charge, departure time, and charger availability, so no bay space goes to waste. AI models built on real route and vehicle data set the exact charge target each bus needs, backed by continuous battery health monitoring to cut overcharging and battery wear. Energy management turns spare capacity into revenue, and every euro saved is documented cost savings report.

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Ticketer Driver Connect provides a smarter, integrated alternative to traditional radio technology, bringing two-way calls and targeted voice and text messages into one solution. It ensures important messages reach drivers, gives control rooms greater context to triage requests and prioritises urgent calls for faster response. Without additional radio hardware or licence fees, Driver Connect delivers more reliable, intelligent and scalable on-road communication.

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The TM700 ETM combines ticketing, connectivity, real-time data, fleet visibility, revenue protection and driver communications within a single scalable platform. Designed for demanding public transport operations, it delivers reliable performance through 4G/5G connectivity, high-accuracy GPS and faster cEMV, ITSO and QR-based transactions. Enhanced revenue protection is provided through PAR and BIN deny-lists and QR hot-listing. Supporting all SIRI standards and seamless third-party system integration, it includes Single Sign-On (SSO) to simplify driver operations. Advanced features include digital radio, VoIP calling, driver messaging, AVL, walk-around checks, panic alerts, route training, schedule adherence, headway management, and cloud-based back-office & Mobile App tools.

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Trackaroo Smart Pass solves a growing problem for school transport as schools restrict or ban smartphones. The NFC keyring links directly to a pupil’s Trackaroo travel pass, allowing them to simply tap when boarding instead of using a phone. QR and NFC passes work together within the same system, giving every pupil access to digital ticketing. Tap. Board. Travel.

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Great passenger information shouldn't take weeks or cost a fortune, yet for most operators and authorities it still does. Zest changes that. It turns your timetable data into beautiful leaflets, maps, roadside displays and websites, automating the fiddly work. Built on 15 years of specialist bus and coach design, it's faster, cheaper and better for passengers.

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