Technology plays a key role in improving efficiency and passenger experience in a rapidly evolving public transport scenario. In Brazil, two companies are leading this transformation: MAIOR and Transdata. As prominent players in the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) sector and in the Planning and Scheduling service, they are promoting significant advances in modernizing public transport in this field.
Transdata
Leading the way in advanced solutions
Transdata has emerged as one of the most widely deployed ITS providers in Brazil, particularly recognized for its innovative ticketing systems. Across the country, public transport operators and authorities have adopted Transdata solutions to simplify and automate ticketing and improve passenger flow management.
But Transdata’s capabilities extend far beyond ticketing. The company now brings together cutting-edge technologies such as onboard cameras and bus Wi-Fi services, ensuring a safer and more comfortable experience for passengers. One of its key innovations is a GPS solution that allows authorities to track the positions of buses in real-time. These systems not only assist in fleet monitoring but also support a variety of payment methods, including QR Codes, with more payment options being introduced.
MAIOR
Elevating public transportation planning and operations
MAIOR has quickly become a key player in Brazil and Colombia, offering cutting-edge solutions for public transportation planning and scheduling. Known for its expertise in Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and other public transportation services, MAIOR’s advanced optimization algorithms empower planners to create more reliable and efficient operations.
At the heart of MAIOR’s offerings is the MAIOR suite, a powerful platform that enables public transport operators to easily design, plan, and manage services. The suite provides tools for service planning, resource scheduling, operations management, and performance monitoring, all aimed at improving on-time performance and reducing costs. MAIOR’s innovative solutions ensure that public transport systems run smoothly, even in the face of disruptions, while helping operators maximize efficiency and improve service quality.
The Synergy Between MAIOR and Transdata
Transdata’s expertise in real-time data collection is perfectly complemented by MAIOR’s advanced planning solutions. This partnership has become essential to improving the overall efficiency and productivity of public transportation systems in Brazil.
A great example is in Londrina, where Transdata is used to track bus positions and manage ticketing. Transdata’s GPS data is vital for exporting real-time operational data, such as actual bus journey times, which is where MAIOR comes in.
MAIOR uses real travel time data to calibrate and optimize network travel times according to time slots and service levels, improving on-time performance by recalculating planned driving times based on actual conditions. This leads to better operational planning, higher service frequency, and improved reliability, all contributing to a better passenger experience.
The way forward for public transport in Brazil
As more public transport operators and authorities invest in Intelligent Transport Systems, collaborations like Transdata and MAIOR are setting the standard for efficient urban mobility. Together, they ensure seamless integration of technologies, leading to improved planning, real-time data usage, and continuous improvements in passenger services – ultimately shaping the future of public transport in Brazil and Latin America.
