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North Northamptonshire Council selects Omnibus cloud-based solution

Posted on February 28, 2024 by - OmniFLAG, OmniMAP, OmniTIMES, Operators, TXC

North Northamptonshire Council selects Omnibus cloud-based solution

27 February 2024 – North Northamptonshire Council has partnered with Omnibus, opting to manage its timetables, NaPTAN database, roadside infrastructure and data exports through a cloud-based solution. 

The solution will include the OmniTIMES, OmniMAP, OmniFLAG and TransXChange (TXC) Tools software, providing enhanced data security, improving flexibility and collaboration, and reducing infrastructure costs. 

North Northamptonshire Council selects Omnibus cloud-based solution

Elise Northfield, Public Transport Officer at North Northamptonshire Council, said: “We are excited to partner with Omnibus. We wanted a partner with an established track record of delivering innovative solutions to local authorities, and one with the resources to meet all our expectations. 

“With all the solutions accessed via the cloud our teams can easily collaborate on tasks and share accurate data downstream, all of which will save valuable time and cost.” 

OmniTIMES gives users one source of truth for importing, designing, editing and storing timetables in one central repository. OmniMAP allows for routes to be plotted, including all bus stops, with accurate distance calculations, and this mileage information can then be used to work out costs. 

OmniFLAG provides a single source of bus stop information for use in timetables, publicity and journey planning, and comes preloaded with existing NaPTAN data to save time and money. It also includes a comprehensive infrastructure asset management database for recording and monitoring bus stops and associated equipment.   

The TXC Tools allow transport authorities to easily view, import and share files with operators and downstream systems. 

Omnibus Founder, Peter CrichtonPeter Crichton, Founder of Omnibus, said: “We are pleased to partner with North Northamptonshire Council and provide a proven cloud-based solution that will deliver immense value and support a wide range of improvements to work processes and reduce costs.” 

 

 

 

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North Northamptonshire Council: northnorthants.gov.uk
Omnibus Solutions: www.omnibus.solutions

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Lincolnshire County Council selects Omnibus cloud solution to improve data quality

Posted on January 2, 2024 by - OmniFLAG, OmniMAP, Omnistopdesign, OmniTIMES, Transport Authorities, TXC

Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, UK. August 10, 2016. The High Street on a August summer day at Mablethorpe.

12 December 2023 – Lincolnshire County Council will migrate its Omnibus software to the cloud to improve operational efficiency, data quality and team collaboration across sites.

Its timetabling, mapping, timetable publicity, and data sharing and management solutions will be accessible through a cloud-based platform to minimise infrastructure requirements.

Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, UK. August 10, 2016. The High Street on a August summer day at Mablethorpe.

The move will also enable continuous software updates, simplify remote access, facilitate collaboration, provide a centralised data repository for analysis and continue to provide integration with downstream systems.

Investing in proven cloud-driven technology will allow Lincolnshire County Council to work more efficiently and improve bus services to help better connect their communities and make Lincolnshire a more prosperous and attractive place for people to live, work and play.

 

Omnibus Founder, Peter Crichton

Peter Crichton, Founder of Omnibus, said: “I am pleased that the functionality of our cloud solution will bring a wealth of benefits to help ensure that passenger transport continues to play a fundamental role in ensuring Lincolnshire County Council achieves its goals for the county.

“We have extensive experience of implementing our systems into Local Transport Authorities. Comprehensive training will be provided, and assistance given in configuring the system parameters to accurately reflect Lincolnshire County Council’s operating practices.”

 

 

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Lincolnshire County Council: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

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McGill’s selects Omnibus to optimise scheduling and drive efficiencies

Posted on September 28, 2023 by - CrewPLAN, OmniBASE, OmniMAP, OmniROTA, Omnistopdesign, OmniTIMES, Operators, TXC

Image showing a row of 5 stationary buses in Glasgow which are operated by McGills Buses. The bus operator uses Omnibus solutions to optimise scheduling.

27 September 2023 – McGill’s Bus Group, the UK’s largest independent operator, has selected Omnibus cloud technology to optimise scheduling at its recently acquired Scotland East operation – and with a seamless implementation taking just one week.

The decision extends its partnership with Velociti Group and comes following a rigorous assessment of other cloud solutions on the market. McGill’s determined the Omnibus cloud scheduling solution provided the optimal operational answers, is more intuitive and allows for scenarios to be produced quickly.

Image showing a row of 5 stationary buses in Glasgow which are operated by McGills Buses. The bus operator uses Omnibus solutions to optimise scheduling.

The McGill’s Scotland East bus operation runs 4 depots (Larbert, Bannockburn, Balfron and Livingston) in the Stirling, Falkirk, West Lothian and Edinburgh areas.

Colin Napier, Group Operations Director at McGill’s, said: “We need systems which support our aims for growth and profitability. Our extensive assessment firmly concluded the Omnibus cloud scheduling solution provided the most efficient answers first time with impressive speeds and flexibility that could not be matched.

“Omnibus has a deep understanding of the UK bus market and is a trusted software solutions supplier to McGill’s. Omnibus has worked closely with senior management in bringing the very latest technology to provide operational efficiencies. We look forward to developing our partnership further with the Omnibus team.”

Peter Crichton, Founder of Omnibus, said: “We are delighted McGill’s selected the Omnibus suite of planning and scheduling solutions and look forward to supporting the McGill’s Scotland East operation. Users at the former operation are experienced users of Omnibus which will make their transition seamless.”

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McGill’s Bus Group: www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Omnibus Solutions: www.omnibus.solutions

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Tower Transit selects Omnibus cloud solution for Channel Islands operations

Posted on June 8, 2023 by - CrewPLAN, OmniBASE, OmniMAP, OmniROTA, Omnistopdesign, OmniTIMES, Operators, TXC

Tower Transit selects Omnibus cloud solution for LibertyBus operation

8 June 2023 – Tower Transit, which operates bus services in the Channel Islands under the LibertyBus (Jersey) and buses.gg (Guernsey) brands, is migrating its Omnibus scheduling software to the cloud solution. 

The cloud scheduling platform will enhance collaboration, remove local infrastructure costs and reduce the demand on the group’s IT team with managed software services. The solution, which includes timetabling, mapping, vehicle scheduling, crew scheduling, rostering, timetable publicity and data sharing, will also allow Tower Transit to scale seamlessly to meet future growth needs.

Tower Transit selects Omnibus cloud solution for LibertyBus operation

Vince Dalzell, Tower Transit Operations Director

Vince Dalzell, Operations Director at Tower Transit, part of Australian based multi-modal transport and tourism operator Kelsian Group, said: “With the expansion of our scheduling team, who work from different locations, we needed a solution that allowed for greater collaboration to enable geographically dispersed teams to collaborate on tasks simultaneously. There was also a need to decommission the desktop Omnibus software to support our cloud business strategy. 

“Omnibus is a trusted partner, and we have every confidence that together our efficiency through streamlined work processes will deliver an optimised network and ultimately an improved customer experience.” 

Peter Crichton, Founder of Omnibus, said: “Omnibus is delighted, and uniquely placed, to support Tower Transit through our 30+ years’ expertise, deep understanding of passenger transport and ability to develop innovative technology. Our cloud scheduling solution will enable Tower Transit to work smarter from one central platform that improves accuracy, flexibility and efficiency.”

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Tower Transit: www.towertransit.co.uk

Omnibus Solutions: www.omnibus.solutions

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Reading Buses adopts Omnibus cloud solutions

Posted on March 1, 2023 by - OmniBASE, OmniDAS, OmniENGAGE, OmniMAP, OmniROTA, OmniTIMES, Operators, TXC

Reading Buses - cloud solutions

1 March 2023 – Reading Buses is building on its relationship with Omnibus by migrating its scheduling and operations software to the cloud and implementing a new driver app to improve communication.

The operator will move its timetabling, mapping, vehicle scheduling, rostering and data sharing software to a cloud-based scheduling platform to allow for seamless collaboration on jobs, increase accuracy and gain enhanced reporting capabilities.

Reading Buses - cloud solutions

Its depot allocation system, OmniDAS, will be upgraded to the cloud-native version of the solution, enabling the operator to work holistically across all its operations and report on depots individually and as a collective.

Linked to OmniDAS cloud, the operator will implement driver app OmniENGAGE. This will enable Reading Buses to provide its drivers with the ability to submit holiday requests, shift swaps and overtime requests along with an option to push out communication from the business.

Together, the cloud solutions will eliminate infrastructure costs and provide the capabilities Reading Buses needs to streamline processes on a secure and flexible platform.

Laurence Jenkins, Reading Buses

Laurence Jenkins, Finance Director at Reading Buses, said: “Omnibus systems already play a critical role in ensuring we deliver reliable services cost-effectively.

“Adopting the cloud-based solutions will enable council-owned Reading Buses to continue working towards delivering on our priorities such as reducing car dependency for visitors and residents and making buses the best and easiest choice to get around.

“We are excited and proud to extend our partnership with Omnibus and look forward to increased levels of transparency and accountability across the operation.”

Reading Buses operates over 140 buses and delivers 66,000 passenger journeys each day across the county of Berkshire and extending into Oxfordshire and Hampshire as well as parts of Greater London.

Peter Crichton, Founder of Omnibus, said: “We are thrilled to be building on our relationship with Reading Buses, providing them with more solutions to further improve the efficiencies of their business. At Omnibus we are always looking for ways to improve our solutions and implement the latest technology to enable operators of all sizes to make better-informed decisions about their network.”

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Reading Buses: www.reading-buses.co.uk

Omnibus Solutions: www.omnibus.solutions

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Newport Transport moving to the cloud with Omnibus to maximise efficiency

Posted on January 18, 2023 by - CrewPLAN, OmniBASE, OmniDAS, OmniMAP, OmniROTA, Omnistopdesign, OmniTIMES, Operators

Newport Transport moving to the cloud with Omnibus to maximise efficiency

18 January 2023 – Newport Transport is expanding its partnership with Omnibus by moving its existing software to the cloud to increase efficiency. 

The operator will migrate its timetabling, mapping, scheduling, rostering and timetable publicity software to a cloud-based scheduling platform, and upgrade its depot allocation system, OmniDAS, to a cloud-native version of the solution.

Newport Transport moving to the cloud with Omnibus to maximise efficiency

The cloud scheduling platform allows for seamless collaboration on jobs, increases accuracy with automatic file management and provides operators with a clear picture of their operation through enhanced reporting capabilities.  

OmniDAS cloud provides operators with a holistic view of their operations with real-time driver and vehicle management control to enable services to be delivered safely and legally whilst minimising costs. 

The cloud solutions will eliminate infrastructure costs and together provide the capabilities Newport Transport needs to streamline processes on a secure and flexible platform. 

Morgan Stevens, Newport Transport

Morgan Stevens, Director of Delivery (Commercial) at Newport Transport, said “The modernisation of our processes is key to providing reliable bus services more efficiently, and we look forward to achieving this using software solutions we already know and trust.” 

The operator serves nearly 8 million customers every year and is the main provider of bus services in Newport. The operator, which has been in operation since 1901, runs nearly 50 services throughout the city, including routes to Cardiff, Cwmbran, Chepstow and Monmouth. It also operates the Chepstow to Bristol service with dedicated TrawsCymru buses and drivers. 

Mr Stevens added: “Omnibus has in-depth knowledge of the passenger transport market and has proven experience in cloud-deployed solutions. We are confident Omnibus will enable us to continue streamlining business processes with solutions that support our growth plans.” 

Peter Crichton, Founder of Omnibus, said: “We are proud to continue and build on our relationship with Newport Transport providing them with solutions that will further increase their efficiency and help streamline their processes. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions which support operators’ long-term goals and enable them to overcome their challenges.”

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Newport Transport: https://www.newportbus.co.uk

Omnibus Solutions: www.omnibus.solutions

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Compass Travel selects Omnibus cloud-based scheduling and depot allocation solutions

Posted on October 13, 2022 by - OmniBASE, OmniDAS, OmniENGAGE, OmniMAP, OmniTIMES, Operators

Compass Travel cloud-based scheduling and depot allocation

12 October 2022 – Compass Travel (Sussex) Ltd, the largest independent bus operator in the South East, has selected a package of Omnibus software solutions to improve operational efficiency, including cloud-based scheduling and depot allocation.

The cloud solutions will provide the Worthing-based operator with seamless collaboration on schedules, real-time driver and vehicle management for faster handling of disruption events whilst minimising costs, and enhanced reporting capabilities to improve service quality.

Compass Travel cloud-based scheduling and depot allocation

Michael Bishop, General Manager at Compass Travel

Michael Bishop, General Manager at Compass Travel, said: “Having considered other options, Omnibus software solutions offered the most comprehensive and flexible capabilities to support our operation. Since the acquisition of Omnibus by EPM Group and ongoing investment, there is a great choice of solutions and synergy between the two companies to drive innovation, collaboration, agility and efficiencies.”

Compass will migrate its existing Omnibus software (timetabling, vehicle scheduling and rostering) to the cloud scheduling platform and introduce OmniMAP, a digital mapping solution developed specifically for bus operators and transport authorities.

To reduce the administrative burden on allocators, the operator will digitalise manual allocations processes by adopting OmniDAS, a cloud-native real-time depot allocation system. OmniDAS provides users with more control to efficiently allocate and manage resources, produce timesheet and payroll information, and automate sign-on.

Linked to OmniDAS, Compass will implement driver app OmniENGAGE to automate driver requests and enquiries and streamline communication between allocators and drivers. It will also adopt data sharing solution BODS Exporter to ensure that compliant transport data is submitted downstream.

Michael, who also sits on ALBUM’s (The Association of Local Bus Company Managers) board of directors, said: “Having shared values, we are proud to extend our partnership with Omnibus. Its solutions are built on a deep appreciation for passenger transport operators of all sizes.

“Moving our existing scheduling software to the cloud and implementing new solutions will help us work efficiently and provide unprecedented levels of transparency and accountability across the business.

“With OmniDAS, our allocators will gain capability to work holistically across our Lewes, Worthing and Dunsfold depots and report on them individually and as a collective. The driver app will support staff retention by improving communication with drivers and providing them with an easier way to submit holiday requests, shift swaps and overtime requests.”

Peter Crichton, Founder of Omnibus, said: “Omnibus is delighted to further expand its relationship with Compass Travel in offering cloud-based scheduling and depot allocation along with a data sharing solution.

“Operators need to be agile to react to the changes in passenger demand and require a deep understanding of the data relating to their operation in order to achieve their business goals. With our in-depth knowledge of the industry and proven ability to provide robust solutions, Omnibus is well positioned to support operators with their challenges.”

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Warwickshire County Council selects Omnibus planning and publicity solutions

Posted on May 19, 2022 by - OmniFLAG, OmniMAP, Omnistopdesign, OmniTIMES, Transport Authorities, TXC

Warwickshire County Council selects Omnibus cloud-based planning and publicity solutions

18 May 2022 – Warwickshire County Council will plan and publicise bus services using Omnibus’ cloud-based platform – and deliver on a commitment to increase the quality of journey information for customers.

The contract was awarded following a tender process which will see the council implementing timetabling, mapping, timetable publicity, roadside asset management and data sharing solutions.

Warwickshire County Council selects Omnibus cloud-based planning and publicity solutions

In response to the National Bus Strategy to get more people travelling by bus, the provision of quality publicity information was identified as a priority measure in Warwickshire’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).

By using OmniSTOPdesign timetable publicity software, the council can create and maintain professional and accurate displays in multiple styles, sizes and formats without the need to use a graphic designer.

Derek Riley, Passenger Transport Officer at Warwickshire County Council, said: “Warwickshire County Council creates and maintains NaPTAN stops, timetable schedules, bus routes, roadside publicity displays, as well as analysing ‘what if’ scenarios and importing and exporting data.

“Following a county-wide survey to help shape our BSIP, better static timetable information was identified as a measure which would encourage more people to use the bus. For example, ‘easier access to bus service information’ featured as one of the top three measures in the results from both regular users and infrequent or non-users.”

“OmniSTOPdesign offers us new possibilities in timetable publicity that can take things to a whole new level. We will be able to manage roadside and online publicity information for local bus services, from improving roadside/in-street route and timetable information, including the use of digital displays, to integrating bus services and timetables in order to maximise scope for multi-modal connections.”

Peter Crichton, Founder of Omnibus, said: “I’m delighted that Omnibus has been successful in being awarded this tender. Our software solutions have been designed with the needs of transport authorities and bus operators in mind to improve operational efficiency.

“Our timetabling system provides flexible modelling tools that provide high-level timetables and schedules to give a quick view of effectiveness for different scenarios. Our timetable publicity software for stop displays enables users to produce information displays quickly and cost-effectively, whilst our communications and infrastructure applications provide accurate transport data to all internal and external downstream systems.”

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Squarepeg Buses digitalises scheduling and allocation with Omnibus cloud solutions

Posted on March 16, 2022 by - OmniBASE, OmniDAS, OmniMAP, OmniROTA, OmniTIMES, Operators, TXC

Squarepeg Buses digitalises scheduling and allocation with Omnibus cloud solutions

16 March 2022 – Squarepeg Buses, an independent operator in Leeds, has selected Omnibus cloud solutions to optimise scheduling and operational activities. 

The operator provides public, private and school transport services to a loyal customer base in the city and surrounding areas and needed software to work smarter in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Established in 2009 and with a peak vehicle requirement (PVR) of 13, the operator will deploy timetabling, vehicle scheduling, rostering, mapping, depot allocation and data sharing solutions. The Omnibus software has been developed over 30 years and is designed to gain operational and cost efficiencies in the planning of services as well as making the process easier for schedulers. 

Simon Daymond, Director of Squarepeg Buses, said: “We’ve always embraced technology and our approach has been to find opportunities through software, rather than scrambling for solutions when problems occur. Covid brought this to the fore and gave us an opportunity to pause and reflect on what we do as a business.  

“We were impressed by the clear superiority of the Omnibus products and the cloud benefits they will provide our family-focussed business. We’re driven by the needs of our passengers; the team at Omnibus has a strong background in the bus industry and deep understanding of the challenges operators face which will make a major contribution to the continued high-quality of our services.” 

Peter Crichton, Founder of Omnibus, said: “We are delighted that Squarepeg Buses has chosen Omnibus to address their scheduling and operational requirements to support their future growth and recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Our technology is designed specifically for schedulers and is quick and easy to use with efficient processes which improve productivity.” 

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Rowgate Group selects Omnibus for scheduling and depot allocation

Posted on February 23, 2022 by - CrewPLAN, OmniBASE, OmniDAS, OmniMAP, OmniROTA, OmniTIMES, Operators, TXC

Rowgate Group selects Omnibus to drive efficiencies

Rowgate Group, a leading Berkshire-based bus and coach operator, has chosen Omnibus software solutions for driving timetabling, scheduling and allocation efficiencies.  

The group incorporates three independents – Fernhill Travel, White Bus and Baileys Coaches which have a combined fleet of 70. The partnership brings digitalisation of processes to White Bus, and OmniDAS, a cloud-based depot allocation system, to all three of the group’s operators.

Rowgate Group selects Omnibus to drive efficiencies

OmniDAS provides Rowgate Group with real–time driver and vehicle management, and seamless cross-functional collaboration across its 4 locations in Windsor, Bracknell, Woking and Newbury.  

White Bus also adopts the intuitive Omnibus scheduling suite, allowing the county’s oldest independent to produce complex timetables and robust scenarios in minutes, and TransXChange tools to easily share data with other systems. 

Together the market leading software solutions provide Rowgate Group with the capability adopted by larger operators. 

Simon Rowgate, the managing director of Rowgate GroupSimon Rowland, Managing Director of Rowgate Group, said: “It is important for us to stay ahead of the game and to do this we need a partner with proven solutions and a deep understanding of the UK bus industry and the challenges operators face. 

“Omnibus is uniquely placed with the knowledge, expertise and technology to support us as we optimise our resources toward the most effective services for communities across the Home Counties and beyond.  

“The solutions cover 100% of our needs. The powerful algorithms in the software maximise results, resources and non-driving staff efficiency as well as being easy to use. We are excited about our partnership and leveraging the innovative capabilities offered by Omnibus.” 

Peter Crichton, Founder of Omnibus, said: “With a 30-plus year track record of supporting the passenger transport industry, Omnibus is proud to provide Rowgate Group with software solutions which will help drive business growth by improving operational efficiency across the business. Our comprehensive solutions continue to make Omnibus the partner of choice for smaller independents up to large global operators.” 

The scheduling suite consists of powerful timetabling, scheduling, mapping, rostering and crew duty modules, while OmniDAS can allocate and manage resources, produce timesheet and payroll information, and automate staff sign-on. This allows organisations to focus on service provision without having to worry about time-consuming administration.

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