The deployment began this September 23rd and will initially be trialed as a Proof of Concept (POC). The POC phase will use 2 vehicles to provide service across an area of 4.31km2 (population 3,000). The service will be in effect for the next 3 months and will allow us to assess the overall benefits offered by the use of Shotl’s on-demand and pre-booking capabilities within the area. The service will be on offer from 7:00h to 22:00h, running not only during weekdays but also on weekends too!
This service makes use of both the Shotl passenger app, which sources requests from passengers in real-time and the driver app, which is installed on a tablet device and helps the driver navigate through the pick-up and drop-off locations in accordance with daily demand.
This POC will allow Nobina to collect relevant data including; Origin/Destination matrices, walking distances from bus stops, kilometers traveled by both vehicles, occupancy levels, vehicle waiting times, and trip durations.
Shotl will support Nobina, helping them to evaluate the concept in relation to both statistics and key performance indicators. This will enable them to decide whether to implement the service over the long-term.
23.09.24
Shotl introduces "Smart Bus Line", a new product that complements a fixed bus line with on-demand rides. The key innovation lies in its ability to offer full or partial route flexibility, allowing new commuters to be added to pre-scheduled trips.
26.03.24
Cities around the world are shifting their public transportation services from traditional fixed schedules to on-demand models, and Lisbon is joining this trend.
19.06.24
Urban spaces have traditionally prioritized cars. However, a shift is underway towards designing cities that place people, not cars, at the center of urban planning.