Passio Navigator

Passio Navigator is a comprehensive transit technology solution offered by Passio Technologies. According to the vendor, it provides a wide range of features including real-time passenger information, passenger counting, CAD/AVL, automatic voice announcements and LED signs, onboard WiFi, student and employee ID cards, passenger feedback, and operations management tools. The product is designed to cater to the transit needs of universities, colleges, municipal transit agencies, corporate campuses, healthcare institutions, and airports.

Key Features

Real-Time Passenger Information: Passio Navigator offers real-time passenger information through its Passio GO app and public displays. According to the vendor, passengers can access up-to-date route, stop, and arrival time information via the Passio GO app on their smartphones or web browsers. Public displays at bus stops and main lobbies provide timely updates on bus arrival times and available routes.

Passenger Counting: Passio Navigator provides reliable passenger counting solutions to track ridership patterns and validate costs and budgets. The vendor states that the Passio Transit application, installed on rugged Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs), securely records and displays passenger data such as time, date, location, stop, route, and passenger type.

CAD/AVL (Computer-Aided Dispatch/Automatic Vehicle Location): Passio Navigator's CAD/AVL system enables operators to efficiently manage their routes and communicate with central dispatch. According to the vendor, the system includes Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) for effective route planning, two-way communication with drivers, and real-time status indicators. The Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) feature tracks and records the locations of vehicles, providing valuable insights into fleet operations.

Automatic Voice Announcements & LED Signs: Passio Navigator's AVA (Automated Voice Announcements) system offers GPS-driven voice announcements tailored for fixed route systems. The vendor claims that the system allows for customizable stop-specific, route-specific, and destination-specific announcements. AVA can be seamlessly integrated with existing PA or radio systems and onboard LED signs to display route, destination, next stop, driver names, and announcements.

Onboard WiFi: Passio Navigator includes onboard WiFi as a feature to enhance the transit experience. According to the vendor, this feature enables passengers to stay connected and access the internet during their journey.

Student & Employee ID Cards: Passio Gateway allows transit operators to leverage existing ID systems for riders to conveniently access vehicles. The vendor states that ID card counting and validation enhance onboard security and enable operators to manage access for different rider types. The system also facilitates cost allocation and billing for various groups.

Passenger Feedback: Passio BusBuzz is a text and mobile web application that empowers passengers to provide feedback on drivers, vehicles, schedules, and service quality. According to the vendor, feedback is categorized using menu trees, and vehicle number and bus location are automatically assigned.