Public transport services delivered by Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) are set to be enhanced by a cloud-based bus fleet management system (BFMS) implemented by the Trapeze Group-ST Engineering consortium.

The consortium implemented a centralised fleet management system that has supported Singapore’s bus fleet since 2014 and oversees about 5800 buses across four public transport operators. Under the new agreement, the consortium is due to transition to the latest franchising technology. The fleet management software and in-vehicle hardware enable LTA and its operators to continue delivering connected and reliable journeys for Singapore’s residents and tourists.

Frank Hesse, Trapeze Asean managing director, said Trapeze’s experience as the established ITS technology provider to LTA could streamline the BFMS implementation.

“I am delighted LTA can continue its long-term relationship with the Trapeze Group-ST Engineering consortium, which powers outstanding public transport experiences for people living in or visiting Singapore,” Hesse said. “Trapeze is proud of the high-level service and expertise we have provided to LTA over the past decade and I look forward to reaching new heights together in the years to come as we help LTA Singapore deliver its 2040 vision.”

Trapeze’s intelligent transport system (ITS – trapezegroup.com.my/public-transport-authorities/intelligent-transport-systems) is the core component of LTA’s BFMS, built upon a real-time cloud-based software architecture with open APIs and a web gui front-end. By transferring LTA’s system to the Government Commercial Cloud, the Trapeze technology can improve the productivity of bus service controllers while keeping a high level of cyber security.

The system uses enhanced analytic functionalities to optimise models continuously and produce more accurate bus arrival-time predictions. Trapeze’s business intelligence option also lets business users create reports on key outcomes in a more flexible and dynamic manner.

In-vehicle systems, certified to ITxPT specifications, are due to be installed on all buses across Singapore’s network. This hardware, on a Linux OS platform, sets a standard in processing power, data transmission rates and location accuracy for LTA (www.lta.gov.sg). Crucially, these improve interoperability between in-vehicle systems, demonstrating LTA’s commitment to progressive and future-ready bus services.

It also supports Singapore’s current EV bus fleet rollout with monitoring of EV assets through seamless integration with on-board technology and the charging infrastructure platform.

Trapeze Group (trapezegroup.com.my) provides enterprise technology built for public transport, with a 50-year history of working with public transport authorities and operators worldwide. Trapeze is part of the Modaxo Group, a global collective of technology companies changing the face of public transportation.