Updates and opinion on the world of public transport - from CitySwift

The hard-won operational knowledge built inside franchised networks — around data infrastructure, performance management, and shared performance accountability with operators — doesn't have to stay there.

Simulate proposed timetable changes against real road conditions before a single bus moves - eliminating real-world trial and error to deliver reliable schedules that restore passenger confidence.

Today, CitySwift announces a significant extension to its simulation capabilities, enabling operators and authorities to model the complete timetable before any changes reach the road.

Aligning on what was scheduled versus what actually happened on the road is the foundation to how every operator manages performance. But the outcome of that comparison depends entirely on the quality of the data informing it.

Arriva will use CitySwift's performance optimisation platform to support smarter commercial, operational, and investment decisions across its UK bus operations.

Get practical steps to identifying what good data practices look like within an Enhanced Partnership, and how you can use it to make the case for your bus network.