Abstract
Executive summary
The term Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) refers to information and
communication technology applied to transport infrastructure and vehicles.
Berg Insight's definition of ITS for public transport includes systems which
are installed in public transport vehicles as well as at terminals, stops and
similar. Included are also backoffice IT systems which ensure that public
transport services can be planned, scheduled and managed to achieve efficient
operations.
An important part of ITS for public transport is further solutions providing
travellers with updated information about routes, departure times, possible
disturbances and connecting services. The history of these different types of
solutions dates back several decades and current state-of-the-art solutions
include for example real-time intermodal journey planners, automated fare
collection systems using smartcards, and on-board infotainment solutions with
information about nearby points of interest.
Public transport plays an essential role in the European society.
Approximately 60 billion public transport passenger journeys per year are
carried out in the EU27. Available modes include for example local and
regional buses and trolleybuses, regional and suburban rail transport, metros
and trams, and local waterborne passenger transport services. A total of
737,000 buses and coaches account for 9.5 percent of the yearly passenger
kilometres on land in Europe. The economic value of public transport services
in Europe amounts to € 130 - 150 billion per year, which represents
approximately 1 - 1.2 percent of the GDP. The public transport sector
furthermore creates about 1.2 million direct employments in Europe, and an
average of 2 - 2.5 indirect employments per direct job.
Berg Insight is of the opinion that the European market for ITS for public
transport is in a growth phase which will last for several years to come.
Individual markets may however experience temporary fluctuations, depending on
the political climate and local developments. The total market value for
public transport ITS for buses and trams is forecasted to grow at a compound
annual growth rate of 15 percent from € 0.65 billion at the end of 2010
to € 1.3 billion by 2015. The penetration of on-board computer units
with GPS location functionality and wireless communication in buses and trams
is estimated to increase from 30 percent in 2010 to 48.3 percent in 2015.
A group of international aftermarket solution providers have emerged as the
leaders on the European market for public transport ITS. The dominant
providers are INIT, Trapeze ITS and IVU, all based in the German speaking
region and having substantial installed bases across a multitude of countries.
Examples of companies with major market shares on national markets in Europe
include INEO Systrans, which holds a leading position in France, and Vix
Technology's recently acquired subsidiary ACIS which is a major vendor on the
UK market. Other significant players include the Spanish company groups GMV
and Grupo Etra, Swarco's subsidiary Mizar in Italy, the Norweigan company FARA
and the German provider PSI Transcom.
All the major bus manufacturers on the European market have initiatives
related to OEM bus telematics, however using very different strategies. Scania
offers the same telematics features for buses as for the trucks, and MAN is
planning to introduce a similar offering. Daimler has introduced a modified
version of its fleet management system for trucks, adapted to better suit bus
customers, while Iveco with the Irisbus brand collaborates with third party
suppliers when fulfilling customer requirements for ITS. Volvo Group, in turn,
offers functionality not only for conventional telematics and fleet management
applications, but also real-time passenger information and traffic management.
The outlook for the European public transport ITS market is positive, as
several major developments foster increased adoption of such technologies. The
continent-wide deregulation of the public transport market creates a need for
technologies which can handle the increasingly burdensome task of providing
synchronised passenger information. International public transport related
initiatives such as the EU project EBSF are also likely to increase the ITS
adoption. Other contributing developments include UITP's sought-after doubling
of the public transport ridership by 2025, the increasing environmental
awareness and decreasing costs for ITS.
Highlights from the report:
- Insights from 30 new executive interviews with market leading companies.
- Data on vehicle fleets and public transport utilisation in Europe.
- Comprehensive overview of the public transport ITS value chain and key
applications.
- In-depth analysis of market trends and key developments.
- Profiles of 39 aftermarket ITS solution providers.
- Summary of OEM propositions from public transport vehicle brands.
- Market forecasts lasting until 2015.
This report answers the following questions:
- How is public transport organised and managed in the European countries?
- What is the geographical structure of public transport fleets in Europe?
- Which are the leading international and regional providers of aftermarket
public transport ITS in Europe?
- What offerings are available from vehicle OEMs?
- What impact will the launch of standard factory installed on-board
computers from the OEMs have on the market?
- How has the economic crisis affected the market for public transport ITS
in Europe?
- How are the regulatory developments in Europe affecting the public
transport ITS industry?
- How will the public transport ITS industry evolve in the future?
Market value of public transport ITS
(EU27+2 2010 - 2015)
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
List of Figures
Executive summary
1. Public transport in Europe
- 1.1. Modal split of passenger transport
- 1.2. Bus fleets and public transport utilisation
- 1.3. Market shares for bus and coach OEMs
- 1.4. Rail-borne public transport modes
- 1.4.1. Trams and light rail
- 1.4.2. Metro
- 1.5. Organisation and contracting in public transport
- 1.5.1. Legal framework
- 1.5.2. Organisational forms and regional differences
- 1.6. Major public transport operators
2. ITS technologies and solutions
- 2.1. Public transport ITS infrastructure
- 2.1.1. Vehicle segment
- 2.1.2. Roadside segment
- 2.1.3. Backoffice segment
- 2.1.4. Traveller segment
- 2.1.5. GNSS segment
- 2.1.6. Network segment
- 2.2. Public transport management
- 2.2.1. Planning and scheduling tools
- 2.2.2. Computer aided dispatch systems
- 2.2.3. Traffic signal priority
- 2.3. Traveller management
- 2.3.1. Passenger information
- 2.3.2. Entertainment
- 2.3.3. Fare payment
- 2.4. Driver management
- 2.4.1. Driving data registration and analysis
- 2.4.2. Eco-driving schemes
- 2.4.3. Insurance risk management
- 2.5. Vehicle management
- 2.5.1. Vehicle diagnostics and maintenance planning
- 2.5.2. On-board security solutions
- 2.6. Business models and strategies
3. Market forecasts and trends
- 3.1. Market analysis
- 3.1.1. Market value forecast
- 3.1.2. Regional markets
- 3.1.3. Major vendors
- 3.2. Market drivers and barriers
- 3.2.1. Macroeconomic environment
- 3.2.2. Regulatory environment
- 3.2.3. Competitive environment
- 3.2.4. Technology environment
- 3.3. Value chain analysis
- 3.3.1. ITS and telematics industry players
- 3.3.2. Automotive industry players
- 3.3.3. Telecom industry players
- 3.3.4. IT industry players
- 3.4. Future industry trends
4. OEM products and strategies
- 4.1. Daimler
- 4.2. Iveco
- 4.3. MAN
- 4.4. Scania
- 4.5. Volvo Group
- 4.6. Other bus manufacturers
- 4.6.1. Alexander Dennis
- 4.6.2. VDL
- 4.6.3. Van Hool
5. Aftermarket solution providers
- 5.1. International
- 5.1.1. GIRO
- 5.1.2. INIT
- 5.1.3. IVU
- 5.1.4. Swarco
- 5.1.5. Thales
- 5.1.6. Trapeze ITS
- 5.2. Germany and Eastern Europe
- 5.2.1. Atron
- 5.2.2. PSI Transcom
- 5.2.3. R&G
- 5.2.4. Radcom
- 5.2.5. Siemens
- 5.2.6. UTI
- 5.3. France and the UK
- 5.3.1. 21st Century
- 5.3.2. ACIS
- 5.3.3. Comatis
- 5.3.4. GreenRoad
- 5.3.5. INEO Systrans
- 5.3.6. Lumiplan
- 5.3.7. MiX Telematics
- 5.3.8. Navocap
- 5.3.9. Omnibus
- 5.3.10. SPIE
- 5.4. The Mediterranean
- 5.4.1. AP Systems
- 5.4.2. Digigroup
- 5.4.3. GMV
- 5.4.4. Grupo Etra
- 5.4.5. Indra
- 5.4.6. Link Technologies
- 5.4.7. Prointec
- 5.4.8. Selex Elsag
- 5.4.9. T&T
- 5.5. The Nordics
- 5.5.1. DRI/Mobitec
- 5.5.2. FARA
- 5.5.3. Hogia
- 5.5.4. Pilotfish
- 5.5.5. Thoreb
- 5.5.6. Trivector
- 5.5.7. Vehco
Glossary
List of Figures
- Figure 1.1: Modal split of passenger transport on land (EU23+2 2008)
- Figure 1.2: Bus statistics - vehicle stock, new registrations &
passenger-km (EU23+2)
- Figure 1.3: Bus & coach (>16t) market shares, by group & brand (EU27+2
2010)
- Figure 1.4: Bus & coach (3.5 - 16t) market shares, by group & brand
(EU27+2 2010)
- Figure 1.5: Statistics on metro systems in Europe (EU23+2 2010)
- Figure 1.6: Key figures on major public transport operators in Europe
- Figure 1.7: Market presence in Europe for major transport operators
(EU23+2 2011)
- Figure 2.1: Public transport ITS infrastructure overview
- Figure 2.2: Examples of on-board equipment installed in public transport
vehicles
- Figure 2.3: Example of public transport ITS backoffice segment
- Figure 2.4: Examples of journey planner for iPhone and smartcard payment
solution
- Figure 2.5: Mobile network operators (EU23+2 2010)
- Figure 3.1: Public transport ITS market value & penetration (EU27+2 2010 -
2015)
- Figure 3.2: Major public transport ITS providers on the European market
- Figure 3.3: Financial data for leading ITS and telematics industry players
- Figure 3.4: Key data for companies and groups active in ITS for public
transport
- Figure 3.5: Mergers and acquisitions among companies active in public
transport ITS
- Figure 3.6: Top five M2M communication providers in Europe (Q3-2010)
- Figure 5.1: Product overview of INIT's offering
- Figure 5.2: Overview of IVU.suite
- Figure 5.3: MiX Telematics' RIBAS display
- Figure 5.4: Pilotfish's Vehicle Gateway VG200
