Shotl - Demand Responsive Transport

Ember has partnered with Barcelona based Shotl to bring best in class DRT software together with local implementation support and integration services from Ember for clients in the UK.

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Solution Overview

Ember has partnered with Barcelona based Shotl to bring best in class Demand Responsive Transport software together with local implementation support and integration services from Ember for clients in the UK.

Shotl is a Highly innovative, flexible, award winning DRT system that can be deployed for Smart Cities, Local Authority regions, large organisations, education services and Industrial areas where flexible, on demand transportation is required. 

The system includes:

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Passenger Mobile Apps for in-app booking, payment & ride tracking
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Driver Mobile Apps for route, payment, comms and location tracking
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On-demand, virtual stop, door-to-door and hybrid model ride booking models.
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Extensive support for disabled travellers
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Real-time, intelligent routing algorithms optimised for service efficiency, operating costs and carbon emissions.
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Flexible payment options for passengers and API's for ticketing integrations

Shotl DRT is perfect for filling in gaps in fixed route public transport and for deployment in situations where fixed routes are not commercially viable such as in low-ridership services, rural and seasonal locations, business parks and university campuses.

Shotl is a fully featured, advanced DRT system with many sophisticated and nuanced capabilities - please get in touch with us for answers to your questions and more detailed information.

Featured Highlights

Powerful tools for DRT fleet management

Shotl's powerful Management Module orchestrates your DRT service with real-time, intelligent tools for fleet and operations management including:

• DRT zone management
• Route and virtual stop simulation
• Operating cost and carbon emission optimisation
• Real-time route management and loading optimisation

Improve communities with more affordable transport options

Flexible public transport is the ideal way to serve disadvantaged communities. Shotl helps Local Authorities to reduce inequalities and create connections within and between communities with improved access to affordable transport, reduced congestion and improved air quality.

In-app ride booking & payment

The Shotl Passenger App lets passengers hail a ride from their mobile phone or participate in pre-scheduled bookings. It keeps passengers connected with their trip with vehicle tracking, accurate pick-up and arrival estimates, pick-up points and walking instructions.

Support for passengers with reduced mobility

Pre-planned booking, centralised loading management and seat reservation improve the travel experience for our more vulnerable citizens - providing a more caring, reliable and trustworthy transport service for our most vulnerable citizens.

Real-time dynamic routing

The Shotl Driver App is the guidance system for drivers. Sophisticated, configurable algorithms automatically adjusting routing in real-time to optimise passenger loading while minimising waiting times, carbon emissions and running costs for the best blend of user experience, revenue and running costs.

Our services

Digital Transformation

Managed Service

Data & AI

Software Development

Discovery & Alpha

User Research & Design

Hosting & Infrastructure

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See a live example

Current system live deployment. 
Cambridge

Find out more about Shotl here.

Purchase on G-Cloud

This solution is available on G-Cloud and can be found here.

G-Cloud implementation and configuration services can be found here.

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