Telematics for public transportation: democratized
FleetKey unlocks open access to high-quality public vehicle data for fleet operators and instantly clicks with the best service providers in the market. All without the hassle of dealing with technology. Our no-worry-policy has got you covered.
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Challenges
Which challenges do our customers have?
The EV Challenge: Going carbon neutral dramatically changes how public transport operates
The Situation:
Fleets must comply with carbon neutrality regulations in the 2030s.
Integration of EVs into mixed fleets increases operational complexity.
Operations need new processes, expertise & technology to evolve.
The Dilemma:
Tomorrow's fleet operations must be data-driven, but few operators are prepared to do so.
Current solutions tackles the situation, but with potential lock-ins, inflexibility and high costs
The Data Trap: Who Really Owns Your Fleet’s Insights?
The Situation:
Bus manufacturers collect and control critical vehicle data, limiting operator access.
Data from different providers comes with varying granularity, formats, and restrictions.
Fleet operators struggle to create a unified, independent data strategy.
The Dilemma:
Operators rely on manufacturer-controlled data, risking lock-in and high costs.
Fragmented data sources make holistic fleet optimization difficult.
True operational control requires direct, unrestricted access to vehicle data.
The Driver Effect: Efficiency Starts Behind the Wheel
The Situation:
Driver behavior significantly impacts fuel consumption and battery efficiency.
Harsh braking, acceleration, and idle time increase wear, energy use, and costs.
Fleet operators struggle to monitor and improve driving patterns at scale.
The Dilemma:
Existing solutions provide scores but lack actionable, real-time coaching.
Fuel-saving initiatives often rely on sporadic training rather than continuous feedback.
EV and diesel buses require different driving techniques, complicating training efforts.
The Range Reality Check: Optimizing Battery Size and Route Efficiency
The Situation:
EV bus range depends on route conditions, weather, passenger load, and driving behavior.
Operators struggle to predict how long a bus can run before needing to charge.
Oversized batteries increase purchase costs, while undersized ones risk operational disruptions.
The Dilemma:
Route planning must balance efficiency with real-world energy consumption.
Uncertainty leads to conservative scheduling, unnecessary charging, or oversized battery investments.
Manufacturer estimates often don’t match actual fleet performance under real-world conditions.
The Idling Dilemma: Wasting Fuel, Battery, and Budget
The Situation:
Buses often idle for long periods at depots, terminals, and traffic stops.
Diesel buses burn unnecessary fuel, increasing costs and emissions.
Electric buses drain the battery, reducing range and increasing charging frequency.
The Dilemma:
Many operators lack real-time visibility into excessive idling patterns.
Training drivers to minimize idling is challenging without actionable data.
Manufacturer solutions may track idle time but don’t provide fleet-wide optimization.
Free yourself from the lock-in trap in telematics-based public transport operations.
The open data platform that gives you the power to design your own infrastructure
Easy-to-integrate & VDV-compliant product
Standardized hardware and data sets ensure easy system integration
Connectivity out-of-the-box
Attractively priced connectivity included for any market
Extensive managed services
Device management, data processing & cloud infrastructure
Documentation & training
Rich documentation & training material for installation and operation
Support when you need it!
Experts to help you deal with the peculiar challenges of IoT in PT
Consulting & integration services
Integration & use case consulting to get you up and running in no time
1. Universal data collection
Comprehensive Data Coverage – Captures CAN/FMS data from all buses, with support for the VDV 238 standard when available.
Manufacturer-Agnostic Data Standardization– Harmonizes data across different vehicle brands, ensuring a consistent format for all fleet operators.
Advanced Connectivity & Precision Tracking – Supports up to 4 CAN interfaces simultaneously and includes an external GNSS antenna for accurate positioning.
Reliable & Secure Data Handling – Fully managed devices with automatic security and feature updates, local data caching to prevent data loss, and an installation utility for quick and verified setup.
2. Central data hub
Seamless Data Transmission – Managed telematics with built-in connectivity, enabling real-time data transfer right after installation.
Highly Available Event Streaming – Access live vehicle data via an MQTT broker, delivering real-time updates with high reliability.
Flexible Data Access – Retrieve historical vehicle data via an API, allowing users to select specific vehicles, timeframes, and signals for further processing.
End-to-End Data Security – Full encryption at rest and in transit, ensuring secure data handling both on the vehicle and in the cloud.
3. Modular data-based infrastructure
Vendor-Agnostic Approach - We provide a flexible data operating system for public transport, empowering clients to avoid vendor lock-in and choose the best services for their needs.
Seamless Service Integration - We partner with various service providers to offer pre-integrated solutions, like battery analytics or predictive maintenance, allowing customers to select the most suitable option.
Custom Tailored Solutions – While our core offering provides essential functionality, we also work with clients to develop custom solutions—such as driver performance/rating services—based on their unique requirements.
Scalable Infrastructure – Our platform is designed to easily integrate with additional services, supporting the growth and evolution of your data ecosystem as your needs expand.
4. Tailored insights & capabilities
Role-Specific Dashboards – Pre-built dashboards for different personas (e.g., maintenance managers), featuring key metrics like state of charge, remaining brake lining, washer fluid level, and Telltale errors.
Customizable Solutions – Standard dashboards can be tailored to individual customer needs for a more personalized experience.
Actionable Insights – Provides clear, data-driven insights that empower customers to optimize operations, reduce downtime, and cut costs without needing data analysis expertise.
Frequent stops wear down brakes quickly. Real-time monitoring helps optimize maintenance, cut costs, and ensure passenger safety.
Comfortable cabin temperatures improve passenger satisfaction. Monitoring indoor and outdoor temperatures ensures efficient HVAC performance and proactive adjustments.
Managing electric bus SoC prevents mid-route depletion. Analyzing SoC and energy use helps optimize schedules and charging strategies.
Balanced accelerator pedal usage improves driving efficiency and comfort. Monitoring pedal input and vehicle speed helps identify aggressive acceleration patterns and supports smoother, more economical driving.
Bus Compatibility
A lot of data is available with the FMS interface in most buses. However, with other CAN interface connected (e.g. battery CAN) there may be differences in what information is available for certain manufactures.
Because we don`t want you to buy the pig in a poke, you can check out our bus compatibility list that describes which information is available in you buses.
If you cannot find your make and model on the list, a Signal Check with a dedicated hard-and software can be conducted.
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