Training

Manual scheduling for local bus services

Gain valuable skills and working knowledge of bus timetables and their operational effectiveness

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Industry-recognised practical training for schedulers
Duration: 2 consecutive days
Duration: 2 consecutive days
Open course: up to 8 attendees
Open course: up to 8 attendees
Closed course: 5 to 8 attendees
Closed course: 5 to 8 attendees
Format: classroom learning
Format: classroom learning

Develop the most-efficient schedules

This industry-recognised practical course provides a solid foundation for those who need to create or have a working knowledge of bus timetables and their operational effectiveness. All aspects of manually scheduling buses and drivers are covered, including some of the more complex practices that are employed in creating the most cost-effective schedules. Price available on request.

  • Explain the theory of good bus timetabling, including the creation of efficient vehicle workings and the relationship between these two disciplines.
  • Create cost-effective driver duties and understand the impact they can have on vehicle workings and timetables.
  • Recognise how to produce workable driver rosters​ and learn important tricks of the trade.
  • Understand what is involved in getting bus services out onto the road in the real world.

Anyone interested in planning and scheduling, particularly those working for a bus operator or local transport authority.

The training is facilitated by an industry-trained scheduler who will fully engage with participants to maximise the learning experience.

Introduction to scheduling

  • Scheduling and its place in the business
  • What is a scheduler’s job

Timetables and bus schedules

  • Creating a simple timetable and bus schedule
  • Dealing with frequency changes and interworking separate services
  • Inter-timing services over a common portion of route

Duty scheduling

  • Estimating the total number of duties required
  • Estimating the number of each duty type
  • Creating driver duties

Driver rostering

  • Calculating the number of lines required
  • Rest day patterns, holiday and sickness cover
  • Calculating the split of 4 and 5 day duties

Practical case study

Chance to look at a working example and use the knowledge gained on the course.

  • I completed a manual scheduling course with the fantastic guys at Omnibus. A very insightful course and one that I think will be extremely useful to me, providing comprehension of the logic behind decisions made by both the scheduler and the software used.
    Dominic Risk
    Relief Scheduler
  • Omnibus has a great understanding of what bus operators require in terms of training and consultancy. Thanks to the training I received, I can be more creative with schedules and use less time to do the same work. You can easily save hours.
    Simon Harris
    Network Planner

Experience and expertise

30+ years

developing leading passenger
transport solutions

  • Market leader in driving efficiency for
    passenger transport operators of all sizes
  • Software innovation driven by an in-depth
    understanding of the passenger transport industry
  • Strong track record of quality delivery and
    high customer satisfaction
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Mon-Fri: 08:30 to 17:30

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Omnibus software support desk

Visit our self-service portal to log your item:

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Effortless call logging and real-time support request monitoring. Explore the knowledge database and videos for help and guidance on the use of our applications.

Mon-Fri: 09:00 to 17:00

+44 (0)161 683 3101
Schedules: support@omnibus.uk.com
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The support desk is closed on bank holidays.

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