Q2 2025
The BFMS Platform
Takes ShapeThe future of Singapore's public transport is here and it's smarter, faster and more connected than ever. As we progress toward the full rollout of the next-generation Bus Fleet Management System (BFMS), we're excited to share key milestones, technical breakthroughs, and the operational benefits that will redefine bus operations across the island.
Explore our most recent project milestones below. We hope you enjoy them!
The future of Singapore's public transport is here and it's smarter, faster and more connected than ever. As we progress toward the full rollout of the next-generation Bus Fleet Management System (BFMS), we're excited to share key milestones, technical breakthroughs, and the operational benefits that will redefine bus operations across the island.
We hope you enjoy them!
What’s New in BFMS for the GCC: Latest Features Released in Phase 2
We’re excited to share that Phase 2 of the project has introduced a new set of features designed to deliver immediate benefits for both LTA and your passengers.
These enhancements mark another important step forward, and we look forward to unveiling even more in the upcoming phases.
✔ Control Centre Enhancements: The latest updates to the Control Centre include significant improvements to the user interface and functionality, ensuring smoother operations and better management of the bus fleet. These enhancements are designed to provide more intuitive controls and real-time data access, making it easier for operators to manage their fleets efficiently.
✔ Bus Dispatch Interface: Bus Dispatch Interface has been adapted to support the PT811, ensuring seamless integration and communication between the dispatch system and the bus fleet management system. This adaptation enables the more accurate and timely dispatching of buses, thereby improving overall service reliability.
✔ SIRI-JSON Format - LTA Legacy ETA : The system now supports the SIRI-JSON format for LTA legacy ETA data. This update ensures compatibility with existing systems and provides more accurate and reliable ETA information to passengers.
✔ Cause Code Dialogue Extension: The Cause Code Dialogue has been extended to include incident numbers, providing a more detailed and comprehensive record of incidents. This extension enables more effective tracking and analysis of incidents, resulting in enhanced service and safety.
✔ IVS Improvements to the In-Vehicle System: Enhanced functionality and better integration with other systems. These updates ensure that the IVS provides accurate and timely information to drivers, improving overall service efficiency.
✔ AVMS2 Plus Login and Ticketing Extensions: The AVMS2 system has been updated with new login and ticketing extensions, providing more secure and efficient access for drivers and better integration with the ticketing system. These updates ensure that the system remains safe and user-friendly.
✔ ETA and Interchange Navigation Improvements: Improvements to the ETA and interchange navigation systems provide more accurate and reliable information to passengers, enabling them to plan their journeys more effectively. These updates also improve the overall efficiency of the bus network.
✔ MQTT DDM G4 Mobile: The MQTT DDM G4 Mobile system has been updated to provide better real-time data communication between the buses and the control centre. This update ensures that operators have access to the most up-to-date information, improving overall service reliability.
✔ BI/CPS Updates: Enhancements to the Business Intelligence (BI) and Claims Processing System (CPS) enhance data analysis and reporting capabilities. These updates ensure that operators have access to the information they need to make informed decisions and improve overall service quality.
✔ Control Centre Enhancements: The latest updates to the Control Centre include significant improvements to the user interface and functionality, ensuring smoother operations and better management of the bus fleet. These enhancements are designed to provide more intuitive controls and real-time data access, making it easier for operators to manage their fleets efficiently.
✔ Bus Dispatch Interface: Bus Dispatch Interface has been adapted to support the PT811, ensuring seamless integration and communication between the dispatch system and the bus fleet management system. This adaptation enables the more accurate and timely dispatching of buses, thereby improving overall service reliability.
✔ SIRI-JSON Format - LTA Legacy ETA : The system now supports the SIRI-JSON format for LTA legacy ETA data. This update ensures compatibility with existing systems and provides more accurate and reliable ETA information to passengers.
✔ Cause Code Dialogue Extension: The Cause Code Dialogue has been extended to include incident numbers, providing a more detailed and comprehensive record of incidents. This extension enables more effective tracking and analysis of incidents, resulting in enhanced service and safety.
✔ IVS Improvements to the In-Vehicle System: Enhanced functionality and better integration with other systems. These updates ensure that the IVS provides accurate and timely information to drivers, improving overall service efficiency.
✔ AVMS2 Plus Login and Ticketing Extensions: The AVMS2 system has been updated with new login and ticketing extensions, providing more secure and efficient access for drivers and better integration with the ticketing system. These updates ensure that the system remains safe and user-friendly.
✔ ETA and Interchange Navigation Improvements: Improvements to the ETA and interchange navigation systems provide more accurate and reliable information to passengers, enabling them to plan their journeys more effectively. These updates also improve the overall efficiency of the bus network.
✔ MQTT DDM G4 Mobile: The MQTT DDM G4 Mobile system has been updated to provide better real-time data communication between the buses and the control centre. This update ensures that operators have access to the most up-to-date information, improving overall service reliability.
✔ BI/CPS Updates: Enhancements to the Business Intelligence (BI) and Claims Processing System (CPS) enhance data analysis and reporting capabilities. These updates ensure that operators have access to the information they need to make informed decisions and improve overall service quality.
Mode of Transport
Public Transport Authorities, Bus, Rail
Solutions
Intelligent Transport Systems
PREVIOUS PROJECT UPDATES
BFMS: Now Live in GCC UAT, Integration Testing Underway
The heart of our new system, the BFMS application, is now fully deployed in the Government Commercial Cloud (GCC) UAT environment, marking a significant leap forward. This cloud-based architecture ensures scalability, resilience and real-time data processing, enabling:
✔ Enhanced Fleet Monitoring: Live tracking, predictive maintenance alerts, and dynamic scheduling.
✔ Seamless Integration: Connecting buses, depots, and control centres on a unified platform.
✔ Future-Ready Infrastructure: Built to support AI-driven analytics and IoT expansions.
"Moving BFMS to the cloud was a strategic decision. It gives us the flexibility to scale securely while integrating with other smart city initiatives,"
Werner Reutebuch, Global Head of R&D.
✔ Enhanced Fleet Monitoring: Live tracking, predictive maintenance alerts, and dynamic scheduling.
✔ Seamless Integration: Connecting buses, depots, and control centres on a unified platform.
✔ Future-Ready Infrastructure: Built to support AI-driven analytics and IoT expansions.
"Moving BFMS to the cloud was a strategic decision. It gives us the flexibility to scale securely while integrating with other smart city initiatives,"
Werner Reutebuch, Global Head of R&D.
IDR-i3 Rollout Begins: The Backbone of the New System
To ensure the highest quality standards, representatives from LTA, STE, and
Trapeze visited the Shanghai factory for the first production build of the IPT-10. This visit was an excellent opportunity to inspect the initial units, provide direct feedback, and collaborate on refining the production process. Their insights will help guarantee that the final products delivered to Singapore
meet the highest performance and reliability expectations
After a decade of reliable service, the existing IDR-s units are being replaced with the advanced IDR-i3, designed for the demands of modern transit. The first revenue bus is already equipped, with the first batch of 620 IDR-i3 units delivered for the initial 200-bus rollout.
Why IDR-i3?
✔ Faster Processing: Optimised for real-time data exchange between BFMS, ticketing, and onboard systems.
✔ ITxPT Compliant: Ensuring interoperability with future upgrades.
✔ Robust Testing: Full regression testing completed, guaranteeing smooth transitions.
After a decade of reliable service, the existing IDR-s units are being replaced with the advanced IDR-i3, designed for the demands of modern transit. The first revenue bus is already equipped, with the first batch of 620 IDR-i3 units delivered for the initial 200-bus rollout.
Why IDR-i3?
✔ Faster Processing: Optimised for real-time data exchange between BFMS, ticketing, and onboard systems.
✔ ITxPT Compliant: Ensuring interoperability with future upgrades.
✔ Robust Testing: Full regression testing completed, guaranteeing smooth transitions.
PT2-10 Certified & Ready for Deployment
The first 1,230 IPT2-10 units have arrived in Singapore, with certifications
completed and results under final review by the RS802 Ticketing team. Key
features include:
✔ 10" Touchscreen: Larger, more responsive interface for route and passenger management.
✔ Dynamic Tabs: Quick switching between FMS, ticketing, and diagnostics.
✔ HOTP Security: One-time passwords for secure ITxPT commands.
What's Next?
✔ Sept 2025: First 200 buses equipped with IDR-i3 and IPT2-10 enter non-revenue trials.
✔ October 2026: Full BFMS operational launch, enabling AI-driven optimisations (e.g., demand-based routing, energy efficiency).
✔ 10" Touchscreen: Larger, more responsive interface for route and passenger management.
✔ Dynamic Tabs: Quick switching between FMS, ticketing, and diagnostics.
✔ HOTP Security: One-time passwords for secure ITxPT commands.
What's Next?
✔ Sept 2025: First 200 buses equipped with IDR-i3 and IPT2-10 enter non-revenue trials.
✔ October 2026: Full BFMS operational launch, enabling AI-driven optimisations (e.g., demand-based routing, energy efficiency).