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

Savvy bus operators are harnessing the power of data like never before – and there’s no going back. The era of the data-driven bus operator has well-and-truly begun.

As lockdowns ease, rapid increases in traffic congestion have become a problem that buses can help to solve.

We speak with bus operators about how they are using data to help passengers plan their journeys and head back to school/work with confidence.

Alex Hornby, Chief Executive of Transdev Blazefield discusses the ways in which they reassured passengers returning to travel.

National Express West Midlands has launched an AI-driven predictive bus capacity checker to help bus users choose the best time to travel, aiding social distancing.

Passengers should be able to access clear, consistent information about bus services. The world will watch how the UK’s Bus Open Data Service develops with interest.