25 Jan 2024
Introducing Analyse Bus Open Data (ABOD)
Helping authorities and operators unlock insights from Bus Open Data—free, fast, and nationally accessible.
Case Studies
A Smarter Way to Analyse Bus Open Data
Analyse Bus Open Data (ABOD) is a free-to-access reporting and analytics platform built as an extension of the UK’s Bus Open Data Service (BODS). Created with support from the Department for Transport (DfT), it enables local authorities and bus operators to gain real-time insights and improve network performance through better data analysis.
ABOD was created to:
Accelerate existing BODS data analysis
Enable more accurate and actionable performance reporting
Promote collaboration across the public transport sector
Support compliance with the National Bus Strategy
Turn Bus Data Into Actionable Intelligence
Dashboard Overview
Get a quick snapshot of network health and performance
Feed Monitoring
Track the quality and reliability of your data feeds
On-Time Performance Analysis
Monitor punctuality across services in detail
Vehicle Journey Insights
Visualise journey times, delays, and trends over time
Corridor Reporting
Evaluate how routes perform across key corridors
Designed for Authorities & Operators Alike
Local Transport Authorities:
Monitor compliance and performance
Identify areas for network improvement
Support policy decisions with data-driven insights
Bus Operators:
Analyse vehicle behaviour and scheduling accuracy
Improve service reliability
Enhance communication with local authorities
Supporting the UK’s National Bus Strategy
ABOD is part of the DfT’s wider investment in smart, efficient, and accessible public transport systems. By enabling consistent reporting across the country, it helps:
Increase transparency
Identify funding needs and service gaps
Promote data-driven decision-making
In partnership with:
Watch: Introduction to ABOD for Authorities and Operators
Ito recently joined RTIG for a live webinar to introduce ABOD and demo its key features. The session included:
A full walkthrough of the ABOD platform
Q&A with data experts
Guidance on using the service effectively
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