When we shift focus from passenger transport to freight delivery, the discussion changes significantly. In our last webinar, we covered the topic of creating a frictionless border, which is crucial for clearing customs in international freight shipping. Freight transport, including the management of vehicles, drivers, and long-haul shipments, can be optimised using transport management systems and other tools. However, the area that offers the most potential for cost optimisation and control is the last-mile delivery.

Within bus services planning, one key advantage is the flexibility of bus routes. Unlike fixed rail routes, buses can take alternative paths when there are road closures. However, buses also face challenges like traffic congestion, which they can't control, as they share the road with other vehicles.

Railway planning involves long-term and short-term optimisation strategies to ensure efficiency, profitability, and sustainability, all while addressing immediate challenges and customer needs.

Anaeko has been delivering insights in the field of transport analytics, focusing on the journey from data discovery to valuable insights that reduce risk.

Bus Éireann Vehicle Data Opportunities

Bus Éireann helps people all across the country make over 80 million journeys every year, as Ireland’s national bus company, their purpose is to connect people with who and what matters to them, helping to make life better.

Transportation accounts for a significant portion of global carbon emissions, with the road transport sector being a major contributor. Transport-related emissions make up 16.2% of the global total, and road transport alone accounted for 11.9%. In the UK, transport contributes to 34% of the country's carbon emissions. The challenges are expected to intensify as road use and aviation demand increase in the coming years. These alarming statistics highlight the need for immediate action to curb emissions and adopt sustainable practices in the transportation industry.