Integrated Passenger Counting and Monitoring Across 148 Public Transport Vehicles in Germany

Summary

r2p provides an integrated Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) and monitoring solution for a diverse public transport fleet of 148 vehicles in Germany, including 84 buses, 17 trams and 47 subway trains.

The project combines high-accuracy passenger counting technology with centralised hardware monitoring, supporting consistent passenger data collection across different modes of public transport.

APC sensors installed in the door areas of the vehicles capture boarding and alighting movements with a counting accuracy of over 98%. This provides reliable passenger count data across the entire fleet, enabling operators to gain valuable insights into passenger volumes and usage patterns.

Complementing the onboard counting technology, our Horizon Platform provides live monitoring of APC hardware, allowing operators to oversee the status of installed system components across the fleet. This centralised approach supports efficient system supervision and helps identify potential technical issues.

By implementing a consistent APC solution across buses, trams and subway trains, r2p supports standardised passenger counting and centralised hardware monitoring within a multimodal public transport network.

The result is a scalable passenger counting infrastructure combining precise data collection with efficient system monitoring across 148 vehicles.

Functional Highlights

• Multimodal Automatic Passenger Counting (APC): An integrated passenger counting solution deployed across 148 public transport vehicles, including buses, trams and subway trains.

• Door-Area APC Sensors: Sensors positioned at vehicle entrances and exits to capture passenger boarding and alighting movements.

• High Counting Accuracy: Passenger counting accuracy of over 98%, providing reliable data across different vehicle types.

• HORIZON Live Hardware Monitoring: Centralised live monitoring of APC hardware, enabling operators to supervise installed counting systems.

• Cross-Platform Integration: A consistent APC solution implemented across 84 buses, 17 trams and 47 subway trains.

• Centralised System Supervision: Hardware status monitoring via HORIZON, supporting the identification of potential technical issues.

• Reliable Passenger Data Collection: Automated recording of passenger movements, providing a basis for analysing passenger volumes and transport demand.

• Scalable Fleet-Wide Implementation: A standardised passenger counting infrastructure supporting multiple vehicle types within a single public transport network.