Automatic
passenger counting systems are electronic machines for counting the
number of passenger that board and leave at every stop. These systems
have replaced schedule checkers that were previously used to manually
collect ridership information. Unlike schedule checkers, automatic
passenger counting and information systems collect ridership for
every single trip operated. Automatic passenger counting and
information systems are cost effective as it costs less to collect
ridership information via APC units than it does to hire employees
for manual collection. Passenger information system is an electronic
information system which provides real time passengers information.
This includes the predictions about arrival and departure times of
transport means.
Automatic
passenger counting and information systems market can be
segmented on the basis of type, devices & components, mode of
transport and geography. Based on types, the market for automatic
passenger counting and information systems can be segmented into
passenger information display systems, passenger information
announcement systems, emergency communication systems, infotainment
systems, and passenger information mobile applications. On the basis
of components, the automatic passenger counting and information
system market can be categorized as multimedia displays, networking
and communication devices, and sensors. Based on the mode of
transport, the market for automatic passenger counting and geography
can be segmented into roadways, railways, waterways, and airways.
Furthermore, based on geography the automatic passenger counting and
information system market is also segmented into four major regions,
namely North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World
(Latin America, Middle East, and Africa).
Increasing
need to achieve fleet optimization and demand for smart telematic
solutions are collectively driving the automatic passenger counting
and information systems market. In addition, technological
advancements in the field of passenger information systems and
growing urbanization are also supporting the market growth.
Government regulations supporting widespread installation of the APC
systems in North America have fueled the growth of automatic
passenger counting market in the region. The dynamic pricing of
tickets and augmentation to existing real-time passenger information
systems are the key opportunity areas for the APC market.
Automatic
passenger counting provides more accurate information than the
conventional manual counting method as sensors are used to provide
gross level of ridership. Although high initial cost is the major
challenge inhibiting the market growth, especially in the price
sensitive emerging economies, relatively quick return on investment
is expected to subdue the impact of this challenge in the coming
years. The installation of automated counting system is one of the
major priorities in the developed economies like North America and
Europe owing to its capabilities that enhance transit time efficacy
and helps to resolve passenger’s complaints quickly.
Some
of the major players in the automatic passenger counting systems
market include Eurotech SpA (Italy), iris-GmbH (Germany), Urban
Transportation Associates, Inc. (U.S.), DILAX Intelcom GmbH
(Germany), and HELLA Aglaia Mobile Vision GmbH (Germany), among
others. Major players in passenger information system includes Alstom
(France), Cisco Systems, Inc. (U.S.), GE Transportation (U.S.),
Hitachi, Ltd. (Japan), Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. (China), and
Siemens AG (Germany).
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