Our in-vehicle PCs are extremely versatile, particularly in the passenger transport industry, by providing a flexible platform that enables transport operators to utilise a range of applications. The following sections illustrate how our in-vehicle PC systems can help passenger transport businesses to become more sustainable; by benefiting from improved operational efficiency, productivity and business performance, whilst reducing long-term costs.
In-vehicle advertising
Our in-vehicle PC systems are an excellent tool to allow fleet operators to generate additional revenue. With the ability to output to multiple displays, including headrest monitors and large displays serving multiple users, our computers are perfect for in-vehicle advertising. Whether it be a bus, coach, taxi, or other means of passenger transport, passengers can be provided with an interactive advertising system, allowing them to make personalised selections if they wish. Advanced features could include being able to check the local weather forecast, places to visit, latest news, and more – the possibilities are endless. For seamless content maintenance advertising systems can be remotely updated via 3G or Wi-Fi, meaning passengers and drivers can always have the latest information available. Moreover, this provides flexibility to advertisers should they need to make any prompt adjustments to the system.
With such a wide range of people using passenger transport everyday, our systems provide the perfect opportunity to further reach the target markets of businesses today.
Why not take a look at our Case Studies page where you will see examples of how our in-vehicle PCs are being used in a range of in-vehicle advertising applications?
Flexibility
In-vehicle advertising provides one of many benefits of implementing our in-vehicle PC systems, making them great value for money. Examples of just some of their other applications and benefits are detailed below.
Security
Extra security can be provided to drivers, passengers and the vehicle by operating and recording CCTV footage in passenger transport vehicles. For example, a network of cameras can be connected to the PC which can record footage to a high capacity hard drive (removable if necessary), providing fleet operators with full visibility of the interior and exterior of their vehicles, deterring criminals and keeping passengers safe.
Navigation
With built-in GPS functionality our in-vehicle PCs can display route information, delay times, local incidents, traffic updates, and more to drivers and passengers. This can increase passenger satisfaction by providing live feedback on the journey's progress, and can also allow the driver to take diversions if need be.
Tracking
GPS can also be utilised to track the location of all vehicles in the fleet. We understand that every second counts in the passenger transport industry, and our PCs can be used to support advanced job despatch systems. For example, a taxi company could be provided with full visibility of the location of all cars in real-time, allowing them to easily identify and allocate the nearest vehicle to each customer, thus reducing waiting times and improving customer turnover time – essential during busy periods.
Why not take a look at our Manchester Airport case study, which shows exactly how Manchester Airport increased their operational efficiency by installing our computers into their airside buses.
Ticketing and Payment Processing
Our in-vehicle computers can also allow for a streamlined ticket purchasing system. By installing relevant software onto the computer, ticket purchasing can be made easy, reducing stress and time for both drivers and passengers. Furthermore, debit/credit card and other payment methods can be processed with ease, giving customers a secure and hassle-free method to pay for their journey. This provides the transport operator with visibility of payments, and enables them to analyse various costs in real-time.
Customer Route Analysis
With the GPS functionality used in combination with ticket and payment processing, our in-vehicle computers provide an ideal platform on which to run a passenger route analysis system.
For example, for bus/coach operators, the number of customers and age group (e.g. child/adult) could be analysed in conjunction with information about the bus stops where they boarded and at which time of the day; in real-time. Therefore our computers can be utilised as an efficient tool to improve vehicle routes and fleet organisation by analysing precise levels of demand at any time of the day. This information can help to build a picture of how passengers progress through the network.
This also applies to taxi operators, who could access real-time, accurate information on the levels of demand in specific areas at particular times of the day.
With more efficient routes, passenger transport operators can significantly improve their fleet organisation, which can save time and money by improving customer turnover.
Safety and Maintenance
With support for connections like OBDII and CAN, our in-vehicle PCs can be used to monitor engine diagnostics and fuel efficiency, as well as various other parameters. This allows passenger transport operators to monitor and improve efficiency, such as fuel consumption, inevitably saving long-term costs, and to ensure that vehicles are maintained to the highest possible standards, potentially reducing the number of breakdowns and incidents their vehicles may encounter - and keeping people safe. This information will also provide the opportunity to reduce long-term costs through preventative maintenance.
Entertainment
In addition to the above, our computers can also provide passengers with entertainment during their journey. This could be anything from listening to music, watching movies, surfing the internet, or checking their social network pages – all on vivid and responsive built-in monitors.
Why have more than one electronic device to manage different tasks, when our computers allow for such a wide range of applications on one system? Our in-vehicle PCs can save transport operators money and increase operational efficiency, so why not contact us today to discuss your requirements?