ZF – AI-Based Software for On-Demand Public Transport in Zurich
The all-electric fleet will be operated with ZF's Scalar fleet management platform, which offers modern Software-as-a-Service functions. The new solution will optimize the operation of i&any by enabling fully automatic planning, routing, and scheduling in real-time. ZF's Scalar thus provides a personalized and sustainable on-demand transportation option.
"ZF Scalar's intelligent systems support Mobility's innovative on-demand ride service and will efficiently orchestrate the entire passenger transport process," says Hjalmar Van Raemdonck, Head of Digital System Solutions in ZF's Commercial Vehicle Solutions Division. "In partnership with i&any, ZF is committed to enabling a new generation of mobility services for people, sustainably complementing public transportation systems with all-electric vehicles."
Consulting in Building Digital Infrastructure
The ZF team for digital fleet solutions based in Lausanne (Switzerland) offered a consulting service which helped Mobility develop the service in a virtual environment. The simulation of multiple scenarios and the assessment of the costs and efficiency of the service in different areas of the city provided valuable insights.
“The i&any service offers a sustainable and flexible mobility option in the gaps of public transportation. With this offering, we primarily want to encourage drivers in urban centers to replace their private cars with new forms of mobility,” adds Franziska Schär, Head of Product i&any at Mobility. “With our environmentally friendly electric fleet and the strategic collaboration with ZF, i&any will improve the quality of life in Swiss city centers.”
Real-time Fleet Management
The ZF Scalar system aims to provide real-time fleet orchestration and utilizes AI, machine learning, and high-performance algorithms to ensure that the right vehicle is sent to the right place at the right time. This supports i&any by optimally incorporating new ride requests into each vehicle's schedule. The mobile application of ZF Scalar will also support the operation of i&any by displaying real-time navigation. This increases operational safety and ensures that the driver does not have to switch between multiple mobile applications while driving.
What does this mean?
The technology group and automotive supplier from Friedrichshafen presents a Software-as-a-Service solution, enabling fully automated planning and scheduling in real time. This allows passenger transport via electric fleet in Zurich to be even more sustainable.
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