Static information
Printed timetables need manual updates across the network.
02TML · Challenge 2
Dynamic information at stops
NEXTOP Smart Stop
A centrally managed connected stop that turns existing telemetry into clear, current and accessible service information.
Explore proposal Centro de controlo
7423 min
7288 min
Desvio · Praça Norte atualização central
“The right information, at the right stop, at the right time.”
The challenge in context01 02 03
Frequent changes
Diversions, incidents and extra services must be communicated fast.
Not everyone uses apps
Information at the stop remains essential for many passengers.
Information that ages quickly
Timetables and physical information require manual updates. Changes, diversions and reinforcements need fast communication, without relying on smartphones alone.
The stop as a live channel
The platform receives location and telemetry from existing systems, links vehicle, route and upcoming stops, and estimates arrival time.
From the centre to the street
The stop displays upcoming services, minutes to arrival, changes, diversions, incidents, cancellations, reinforcements and operational messages.
One consistent source
Central management ensures information across the network is coherent, accessible and ready for open integration.
How it works
How it works, step by step.
- 1
Receive telemetry
Vehicle positions arrive from the operator's existing systems.
- 2
Estimate arrivals
The platform links vehicle, route and stop to compute ETAs.
- 3
Publish messages
Operators push incidents or changes to one stop or the whole network.
- 4
Display at the stop
A low-power connected display shows clear, accessible information.
System architecture
From the street to the dashboard.
Data sources
AVL / telemetry, GTFS and operational messages.
Integration
Open APIs and standard formats.
Central platform
ETA estimation and content management.
Connected stop
Display, connectivity and remote monitoring.
Who benefits
Value for every stakeholder.
Transport authority
Consistent passenger information across the network.
Operator
Faster incident communication with less field work.
Passenger
Reliable, accessible information right where they wait.
Operational value
From physical perception to decisions.
Central updates across the network
Less manual intervention
Consistent, accessible information
Open integration with existing systems
PILOT
Validation in a real context
Validate with real information.
Use the same stops as challenge 1 to demonstrate the combined value of the infrastructure and avoid duplication from the start.
Integrate a real location source
Validate arrival estimates
Test messages and incidents
Evaluate operation at the same stops
Proposed pilot plan
Indicative timeline, to be agreed with the partner.
Integration
Connect to a real telemetry feed and define message types.
Deployment
Install connected displays at selected stops.
Operation
Run live information and test incident workflows.
Evaluation
Assess ETA quality, reliability and user feedback.
What we need from the partner
- Access to a real telemetry feed
- Selected stops with power or solar options
- Operations team for message testing
- Accessibility guidelines