Swiftly Delivers Reliable Real‑Time Transit Data
Swiftly provides an integrated data platform that enables real‑time passenger predictions, fleet tracking, and performance alerts designed to increase the efficiency of transit systems.
Unreliable buses—often called ghost and zombie buses—create major frustrations for riders. These are the vehicles that either never arrive when expected or show up without warning, leaving passengers confused and stranded.
Understanding Ghost and Zombie Buses
- Ghost bus: A bus that appears in a transit app as arriving soon but never actually shows up, leaving passengers uncertain about when or if their ride will come.
- Zombie bus: A bus that unexpectedly appears before its predicted time, disrupting riders’ plans and trust in the system.
Both scenarios erode confidence in real‑time data and weaken the credibility of public transit services. Broken expectations mean riders can no longer rely on the promise that they will know when their bus is coming.
“Ghost and zombie buses are nightmares for transit agencies and their riders. Few things are more frustrating than waiting for a bus that never comes or being surprised by one that wasn’t supposed to.”
Swiftly’s Solution
Swiftly builds tools that help agencies eliminate inaccurate data and restore reliability. With these solutions, even when disruptions occur, transit predictions remain stable and transparent. This results in fewer stranded passengers and a more dependable transit experience overall.
Author’s summary: Swiftly tackles ghost and zombie buses with precise, real-time data tools that rebuild transit reliability and restore passenger trust.