Why do I need a passenger counter for my bus?
The bus passenger counter is a high precision capacity control system, which allows to know the number of passengers in vehicles and in the fleet in real time. It is a key tool to keep controlled the capacity inside our vehicles. They help the driver to control the capacity at all times and reinforce security in the bus fleet. Knowing how many passengers are inside the vehicle at all times is key: This data allows us to know how close we are to the maximum permitted capacity. It also tells us if we should request a second reinforcement vehicle, and provides data and statistics with information that we can use to make decisions that can have a direct impact on our fleet.
How does the bus passenger counter work?
The passenger counter is activated when the doors are opened, and has a camera on the front door and one on the back. Sensors in the cameras measure the temperature of a person's head and compare it to that of the shoulders, so they know it is a person in motion, and its infrared system makes it independent of light conditions. The system counts and discounts passengers automatically, providing the driver with real-time data.
How does a bus passenger counter help my fleet?
The information collected by each vehicle is sent to a control panel. In addition to recording the images captured by the sensors, the system stores and centralizes daily analyses of each vehicle. By having a global vision of the entire fleet, we can analyze the months, days and peak hours that need to be reinforced, or on the contrary, reduce frequencies to save resources. Likewise, the data allows us to see if there are routes with more or less passengers, or if we need buses with more or less capacity.
What benefits can a passenger counter bring me?
The passenger counter offers a predictive system that helps adjust the service offer to the actual demand for transportation, and allows real-time information to be sent to the data center. Apart from improving the efficiency of our resources, the bus passenger counter allows us to significantly reduce accident-related costs. It is also a great way to build trust with our passengers and avoid dangerous situations.
