Berkshire-based coach and bus operator Rowgate group, which incorporates independents Fernhill Travel, White Bus and Baileys Coaches, has chosen Omnibus for its timetabling, scheduling and allocations.
The partnership brings digitilisation of processes to White Bus, and Omnibus’s cloud-based depot allocation system, OmniDAS, to all three of the group’s operators. According to Omnibus the partnership gives the group the capabilities of larger operators.
Omnibus’s cloud-based depot allocation system, OmniDAS, will provide real-time driver and vehicle management and enable cross-functional collaboration across the operator’s four sites in Windsor, Bracknell, Woking and Newbury. It can produce time sheet and payroll information and automate staff sign-on, speeding up administration.
Meanwhile, White Bus is adopting the Omnibus scheduling suite, which will allow it to produce timetables and scheduling scenarios, while TransXChange will allow it to share data with other systems.
Says Simon Rowland, Managing Director of Rowgate Group: “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.”
Adds Omnibus founder Peter Crichton: “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.”
