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ITS SaaS platform for public transport

ITS software for buses. Your whole fleet on a single platform.

Busae brings the cloud platform, the onboard hardware and the apps together in one system. Fleet management, fare collection, passenger information, cameras, counting and WiFi, connected and in real time.

  • AVL/CAD
  • Ticketing
  • PIS
  • CCTV
  • Counting
  • WiFi
buses in operation
+6,000
countries with clients
+20
continents
3
years of experience
+17

One ecosystem

Software, hardware and apps. One system.

Most operators use one supplier for GPS, another for ticketing and another for cameras. With Busae EVERYTHING speaks the same language: every piece of data the bus generates reaches the same platform and the same apps.

Cloud SaaS platform

The control centre of your operation, in the cloud and from any browser. No licences and no servers of your own.

Onboard hardware

Validators, GPS, video recorders, cameras, counters, screens and routers. We also integrate the equipment you already have.

Apps

Over 10 apps for drivers, ticket offices, passengers, inspectors, screens and validators, all on the same platform.

Google Cloud data centre hosting the Busae SaaS platform

Cloud platform

ITS software as a service, always up to date

We don’t sell licences: the software is provided as a service (SaaS) and the fee includes the servers. You log in from any browser and we take care of the rest.

  • Google Cloud with mirrored systems in 3 regions and bank-grade security
  • Unlimited users, with permissions by company, route or bus
  • Offline mode: if coverage drops, the service keeps running
  • Over 40 reports in PDF and Excel, plus open APIs (GTFS-RT, REST)

From $18.95 per bus per month 30-day free trial

See pricing

Platform modules

Everything your bus operation needs

Six Intelligent Transport System (ITS) modules, integrated out of the box. Switch on what you need today and add the rest when your operation calls for it.

Operators following the bus fleet on the Busae live fleet management map

AVL

Real-time fleet management

The operations support system shows every bus on the map and on its route diagram, with how early or late it is at each stop.

  • Live GPS every 10 seconds
  • Planned, live and on-demand dispatching
  • Over 25 alarms: speeding, off-route, panic button…

Fleet management and GPS

Passenger paying by card on a Busae NFC validator on board a bus

AFC

Fare collection and electronic payment

The fare collection system accepts every payment method on the same validator and gives you full control of cash and sales.

  • Cash, prepaid NFC, QR, mobile and EMV bank cards
  • Cloud balance (ABT) with allow and block lists
  • Sales by bus, route and driver in under 2 minutes

Ticketing and fare collection

Passenger information screen inside the bus and next-bus display at the stop

PIS

Passenger information

Your passengers know when the next bus is coming: in the app, on the screens on board and on the displays at the stops.

  • Free Passenger App for Android and iOS
  • Onboard screens with next stops and advertising
  • GTFS-RT open data for Google Maps and Moovit
Busae vandal-proof dome camera and IP surveillance camera for buses
Infrared dome surveillance camera for city buses
IP surveillance camera for city buses

CCTV

Video surveillance on buses

Everything is recorded, and you can watch it live from the web without installing any software.

  • 8-channel recorder: over 4 weeks in 1080p
  • Live video straight from the GPS map
  • Alarms for covered cameras or signal loss

Cameras for buses

Passenger counting camera installed above a bus door
Stereoscopic passenger counting camera for buses and public transport
Passenger counter video recorder for city buses
Busae passenger counter: integrated camera and recorder, connections view
Busae passenger counter with GPS, 4G and USB connectors, front view

APC

Passenger counting

Stereoscopic cameras with artificial intelligence count who gets on and off at each door, and compare it with the tickets sold.

  • 97–99% accuracy
  • Automatic audit of sales against passengers
  • Live occupancy and counts per stop on the map

Passenger counting

Passenger connected to the bus WiFi through the Busae 4G router

WiFi

Onboard WiFi

Offer your passengers WiFi under your own brand and find out what they think with surveys.

  • Welcome page with your logo
  • Satisfaction surveys and user registration
  • Bandwidth control that protects critical communications

Onboard hardware

The technology that makes the system work

We choose and integrate the right equipment for every bus and every budget, from a small GPS tracker to a fully equipped bus. If you already have equipment, we integrate with it.

  • Android validators with NFC, QR and EMV
  • Driver console and tablet
  • Professional GPS
  • 4G video recorder
  • Surveillance and counting cameras
  • Passenger information screens
  • 4G/5G WiFi router
  • Stop displays and turnstiles

See devices

Busae Android validators with NFC reader, QR code scanner and touch screen

Apps

An app for everyone in your operation

All connected to the same platform and published on Google Play. They run on any Android device, even without coverage.

Busae apps for drivers, ticket office, passengers, inspectors, screens and validators

Driver

Sells tickets, shows how early or late the bus is and receives messages from the control centre.

Ticket office

Sells tickets and activates and tops up NFC cards.

Passenger

Next bus, routes, timetables and card balance.

Inspector

Checks cards, QR codes and bank payments, and issues fines.

Screen

Next stops, notices and advertising on board.

Validator

Automatic payment with NFC, QR and bank cards.

Company Web

The operator’s control centre, from any browser.

Start with what you need

Grow step by step, on the same platform

Expand when your operation needs it, without changing system or supplier.

GPS

Live positions and times. Passenger App included.

Driver App

Sales, multi-fare, tickets and electronic payment.

Cameras

Everything recorded and viewable online.

Counting

Automatic and compared with tickets sold.

International experience

Operators in over 20 countries already trust Busae

From large city fleets to cooperatives and intercity transport, in Europe, the Americas and Africa.

  • MiBus
  • Alsa
  • Mixco
  • SETP Popayán
  • Mdinabus
  • Global Salcai Utinsa
  • Karama Bus
  • TransUrb
  • Urbanos Zaragoza
  • Autocares Plana
  • Tracopa
  • Arriva
  • VVT Vilnius
  • Transporte Montevideo
  • Moventis
  • Delvalle
  • Tranvía de Sevilla
  • Tránsito Panamá

“We control sales of 200 buses in real time, in 3 cities. Even NFC cards and subscriptions.”

Abdellah Graine

Karama Bus · Morocco

“213 buses and minibuses with counting, cameras and ticketing. Top-ups integrated with Airtel from mobile phones, even by SMS.”

Loic Alevina

TransUrb

“It fits perfectly with our operating plan. It puts us at the forefront of transport!”

Eduard Duarte

Stracosa · El Salvador

See references and distributors

Team

The people behind Busae

Over 17 years building technology for buses, from Valencia (Spain) for the whole world.

  • Fernando Cobo · CEO

    Fernando Cobo

    CEO

  • Alejandro Martinez · CFO

    Alejandro Martinez

    CFO

  • Mariano Meissner · CTO

    Mariano Meissner

    CTO

  • Salva Vicente · Development Manager

    Salva Vicente

    Development Manager

  • Augusto Bellido · Administration

    Augusto Bellido

    Administration

  • Nacho Picazo · Marketing

    Nacho Picazo

    Marketing

  • Agustin Gatta · Web Developer

    Agustin Gatta

    Web Developer

  • Jose Luis Sánchez · Web Developer

    Jose Luis Sánchez

    Web Developer

  • Mario Viguer · Android Developer

    Mario Viguer

    Android Developer

  • Candela Torrejón · iOS Developer

    Candela Torrejón

    iOS Developer

  • Monica González · Technical support

    Monica González

    Technical support

  • Victor Ruiz · Installations

    Victor Ruiz

    Installations

  • Elena Ribas · CEO Assistant

    Elena Ribas

    CEO Assistant

FAQ

What we are usually asked

What is ITS software for buses?

ITS (Intelligent Transport System) software brings fleet management, fare collection, passenger information and bus security together on a single platform. Busae provides it as a cloud service (SaaS), together with the onboard hardware and the apps you need.

What does the Busae platform include?

Fleet management and GPS, fare collection and electronic payment, passenger information, video surveillance, passenger counting and onboard WiFi, with over 10 apps and over 40 reports. All in one system.

Do I have to replace the hardware I already have?

Not necessarily. The platform is hardware-independent: it integrates with Android devices, professional GPS trackers, recorders, cameras and routers already on the market. If you need it, we supply the right equipment for each bus.

How does the SaaS model work?

We don’t sell licences. You pay a monthly fee per bus that includes the servers on Google Cloud, updates and support. You can try it free for 30 days.

Can I start with just one part?

Yes. Many clients start with GPS and the Driver App and later add fare collection, cameras, counting or WiFi on the same platform, without changing system.

Which countries does Busae work in?

More than 6,000 buses run on Busae in over 20 countries across Europe, the Americas and Africa, with local distributors for installation and support.

Shall we talk about your fleet?

Tell us how you operate and we’ll show you Busae working with your routes.

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