Adopting route optimisation software is another one of our efforts in being sustainable. The transport assist software distributes optimised routes across available vehicles, thereby improving journeys.
The software is a great asset to STS’s OCC team as it lets us create and monitor complex schedules, vehicle categories and multiple drop-offs and pick-ups, in a timely and efficient manner.
All of STS’s buses are monitored and managed around-the-clock by STS’s OCC team. One of the key functions of the OCC’s route management team is to evaluate existing bus routes on a regular basis, to be able to provide our customers with timely transport and reasonable travel time.
The PTV Route Optimiser software, unlocks the full potential of the STS fleet. It supports our transport plans by combining designated meeting points into optimal routes that reduce mileage and resources. It is easily integrated into the OCC’s software infrastructure, enabling dispatchers to forward routes to drivers.
Route management through the software allows for efficient route preparation and planning which are vital for efficient service delivery. The software also generates estimated arrivals (ETAs) for bus journeys and provides notifications in case of possible delays, allowing STS to be more reliable and transparent with our customers, especially for parents that use the STS App.
The PTV Route Optimiser supports route planning by:
Along with being instrumental to our logistical planning, the PTV Route Optimiser software is a part of STS’s sustainability in the workplace initiative. Being environmentally focussed, we are continuously on the look out for new ways of doing things. By enabling more efficient bus routes and reducing the running time for our vehicles, the software helps us reduce our carbon footprint.