\u00a0 \u00a0 CitySwift Simulations is an industry-first, allowing bus operators to predict the impact of changes to the network ahead of time, in a matter of minutes. It can help them to understand the performance versus resource trade-offs of different runtimes instead of treating passengers as guinea pigs.<\/p>\n Change is the only constant in this industry \u2013 there\u2019s different mobility patterns \u2013 and to alleviate any risk, you want to know the impact of changes before you make them, where possible<\/p>\n \u201cTesting something on the road is incredibly inefficient,\u201d explains Alan Farrelly, CCO and co-founder of CitySwift. \u201cWe are in an environment now where we have a greater focus than ever on the passenger. It\u2019s something we should always have had, but it has been impossible without access to data. Change is the only constant in this industry \u2013 there\u2019s different mobility patterns \u2013 and to alleviate any risk, you want to know the impact of changes before you make them, where possible.\u201d<\/p>\n The addition of simulations to CitySwift\u2019s Evolve module allows operators to analyse the predicted impact of various sets of AI- generated runtimes on their network. They can input a set of runtimes and the simulation will reveal the resulting punctuality and PVR (peak vehicle requirement). It will also estimate the cost of these \u2018what if\u2019 scenarios.<\/p>\n This enables operators to compare the trade-offs between performance and resource measurement for different sets of runtimes in a risk-free, digital environment. CitySwift generates runtimes by analysing and redistributing excess time in the network, making the most out of available assets.<\/p>\n It makes it much easier for operators to find the optimum balance between the needs of passengers, shareholders and local authorities. From CitySwift\u2019s perspective, these simulations are the product of tireless innovation by the Galway-based company.<\/p>\n This is just the beginning for CitySwift\u2019s innovation roadmap \u2026 75% of our resources go into research and development<\/p>\n \u201cThis is just the beginning for CitySwift\u2019s innovation roadmap,\u201d says Farrelly. \u201c75% of our resources go into research and development. We are focused on creating more and more value for bus networks by enabling them to leverage data in their everyday operations and decision making.\u201d<\/p>\n The result is great expertise in getting the most from public transport data.<\/p>\n \u201cAnalytics for analytics sake is worthless,\u201d he adds. \u201cYou need to be able to apply data and insights to the real world, and make changes on the road that work. That\u2019s the big differentiator for us.\u201d<\/p>\n Farrelly believes that the Simulations module is a game-changer for the bus industry, both in the UK and elsewhere. The feedback from a beta launch with existing clients has been \u201cphenomenal\u201d. He says that the current way of doing things is held together by schedulers who are \u201cgeniuses \u2026 but they are getting rarer and rarer. We need to find ways to support them and save them time\u201d.<\/p>\n He continues: \u201cBus operators can\u2019t be sure what the performance is like before they put it on the road, and they have to sit there and look at it for three months to six months before they can change it. When you think about the pain that causes to every single stakeholder. You have passengers really unhappy, shareholders really unhappy, and local authorities really unhappy.\u201d<\/p>\n You need scenario planning. The industry needs more predictive analytics. This is only really the cusp of what is possible<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s nothing short of extraordinary when you take a step back. You need scenario planning. The industry needs more predictive analytics. This is only really the cusp of what is possible.<\/p>\n \u201cAnalytics is only level 1. Simulations and scenario planning is the future, and I think it\u2019s really going to be \u2018what else can we simulate?\u2019 We can simulate endless what-if scenarios across different parts of the network. It\u2019s going to be powerful for the industry and the results will really benefit operators, passengers, and the public sector in equal measure.\u201d <\/p>\n FIND OUT MORE<\/strong>: www.cityswift.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0 DON\u2019T MISS OUT \u2013 GET YOUR COPY! \u2013\u00a0click here to subscribe!<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The post Simulations will be a \u2018game changer\u2019<\/a> first appeared on Passenger Transport<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u200b\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The addition of simulations to CitySwift\u2019s Evolve module allows bus operators to analyse the predicted impact of various runtimes \u00a0Operators can compare the trade-offs for different sets of runtimes in a risk-free, digital environment \u00a0 Imagine being able to find the optimal outcome for your bus network, balancing trade-offs like cost and punctuality, with just a few clicks instead of…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":2742,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[60],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2741","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-camcab"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/camcab.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2741"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/camcab.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/camcab.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/camcab.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2741"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/camcab.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2741\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/camcab.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2742"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/camcab.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2741"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/camcab.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2741"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/camcab.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2741"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Operators can compare the trade-offs for different sets of runtimes in a risk-free, digital environment<\/em><\/p>\n
\nImagine being able to find the optimal outcome for your bus network, balancing trade-offs like cost and punctuality, with just a few clicks instead of risky on-the-road experimentation. CitySwift, the public transport data platform, has made this possible with the addition of predictive simulations and scenario planning to its popular Evolve module.<\/p>\n
This article appears in the latest issue of\u00a0Passenger Transport<\/em>. <\/strong><\/p>\n