Key challenges and solutions for public transportation 

Challenge: Unexpected route changes lead to delays

It is not uncommon for factors such as construction, traffic or weather conditions to cause detours. Without timely updates and practice on unfamiliar streets, operators face decision pressure that can lead to longer reroutes and schedule variance.

Solution: Distill years of experience into a few training sessions

Experience and adaptability go hand in hand. Speed up the process by using our simulators during training. TransitSim™ allows drivers to run through numerous scenarios that simulate actual streets within a city or neighborhood. Through multiple sessions, they will master these routes and make efficient decisions when real detours occur. 

Challenge: Fuel waste due to repetitive training and practice 

Basic reps done on-route burn fuel, tie up buses and add idle time - costs that scale with class size and don’t improve outcomes. They also increase wear on vehicles and scheduling friction for operations, without adding anything a simulator can’t teach faster and more consistently.

Solution: Revamp your fuel training

Reduce fuel usage by using our public transit driving solution, which uses electricity instead of gas - saving fuel for final on-the-road training. Develop fuel-efficient bus operations that reduce wasteful behaviors such as unnecessary idling.

Challenge: Hazardous driving scenarios

Distracted driving and speeding expose the transit company and driver to liability. If property, a pedestrian or a passenger is injured, they can sue and claim negligence. Lengthy legal battles come with extraordinary fees. Companies want to reduce preventable accident rates, but may not have a clear direction on how to achieve this goal.

Solution: Rehearse high-risk scenarios

Our bus driver training simulation system runs targeted simulator reps for distraction, speed control, pedestrian zones and low visibility, all without real-world risk. Track speed variance, reaction time, hard brakes and near-misses to find gaps fast.

Learn how a public transit driver training simulator can help improve your fleet of drivers. Contact us for a consultation.