The following table outlines 20 different pain points that small to mid-sized bus and coach operators experience in running and marketing their business and outlines how GTFS can help.
| # | Pain | How GTFS Can Help |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inconsistent schedule information | GTFS can provide accurate, standardized schedules for journey planners, ensuring consistency. |
| 2 | Difficulty in reaching more passengers | GTFS data enables integration with popular journey planner apps like Google Maps, reaching a wider audience. |
| 3 | Poor route visibility | GTFS allows routes to appear in online maps, improving route visibility for passengers. |
| 4 | Lack of real-time service updates | Implement GTFS-RT (real-time extension) to provide real-time vehicle locations and delays. |
| 5 | Limited marketing resources | Leveraging GTFS data in free journey planners reduces the need for traditional advertising. |
| 6 | Complexity in updating route changes | GTFS simplifies the process of updating schedules and routes across multiple platforms. |
| 7 | High operating costs | GTFS data analysis can identify underutilized routes, helping optimize operations. |
| 8 | Challenges in planning route expansions | GTFS can be used to analyze passenger demand and optimize new route planning. |
| 9 | Poor service reliability due to traffic | GTFS-RT can help by informing passengers of delays and updating journey times dynamically. |
| 10 | Difficulty in adapting schedules seasonally | GTFS makes it easy to create seasonal variations in schedules and service levels. |
| 11 | Struggles with customer satisfaction | Accurate GTFS data helps ensure passengers have reliable schedule information. |
| 12 | Regulatory compliance with data reporting | GTFS formats may meet some local reporting requirements, reducing administrative workload. |
| 13 | Trouble integrating fare information | GTFS supports fare information integration, making fare details accessible in journey planners. |
| 14 | Lack of data for decision-making | Analyzing GTFS data can provide insights into route performance and passenger demand. |
| 15 | Inability to attract new customers | Integrating GTFS data with trip planners can attract tech-savvy passengers. |
| 16 | Difficulty in handling service disruptions | GTFS-RT can manage service alerts, notifying passengers of disruptions. |
| 17 | Limited options for providing ADA-compliant info | GTFS allows encoding accessibility details like wheelchair access, improving compliance. |
| 18 | Unclear communication with passengers | GTFS-RT service alerts can provide up-to-date notifications to passengers. |
| 19 | Inefficient route planning | GTFS analysis can identify peak usage times, allowing for better route adjustments. |
| 20 | Fragmented passenger feedback | Use GTFS data integration to analyze trip completion rates and identify areas for improvement. |
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