Introduction
NimBus helps passenger transport managers to plan rides and control their execution. It makes it possible to track urban, suburban, and interurban passenger transportation.
The application allows you:
- to distribute units (vehicles) by routes;
- to monitor rides online;
- to control adherence to the schedules;
- to track the unit on the route;
- to create notifications about events during the ride;
- to execute reports on rides.
Basic definitions
Learn the basic concepts used in the application.
| Concept | Definition |
|---|---|
| Block | A chain of schedules which are executed successively by one unit and belong to the routes with the same number and type of transport. |
| Collection of routes | The unity of routes with the same name and type. |
| Depot | A repository which stores stops, routes, schedules, history of rides and other information related to the functioning of the service. |
| Operation pattern | The list of days when the schedule should be active. |
| Ride | The movement of a vehicle (unit) from the place of departure to the destination along a specific route and according to the assigned schedule. The ride is one of the key concepts in NimBus. |
| Route | The path of the unit which consists of stopping points (stops). |
| Schedule | A table which contains information about the time of passing through stops. |
| Stop | A geographical area (polygon, circle) which a unit should visit during its ride. |