Advanced Passenger Counting Project

Advanced Passenger Counting Project with AI for Amtab Using NCM Technology In December 2023, NCM completed and implemented a sophisticated bus monitoring system based on Artificial Intelligence algorithms developed and trained by NCM for AMTAB, the city-owned company managing public transport in Bari. This project was realized following the winning of a tender, confirming NCM's expertise in the field of advanced technological solutions for public transport.

Project Details and Technological Implementation The system developed for Amtab includes cutting-edge features for counting passengers and recording passenger entries and exits at stops, as well as real-time display of the seat occupancy map. These solutions enable more efficient passenger flow management and significantly improve fleet management. To ensure the system's maximum effectiveness, four latest-generation Streamax cameras and a PC-Box were installed, both supplied by Cediss and T-Pole respectively. The installation of these components on 26 Menarini 12-meter buses was precisely carried out by IAMAtek srl of Bari.

Academic Collaboration and Awards A fundamental aspect of the success of this project was the collaboration with the Computer Engineering faculty of the Polytechnic University of Bari. This connection with academia not only ensured a scientific approach in the system’s development but also allowed for the testing and calibration of the employed technologies with rigorous academic standards. Thanks to the joint effort and teamwork, the entire system was developed, delivered, and tested by Amtab in record time, by the end of 2023, setting new standards of efficiency and technological innovation in the public transport sector.

Future Vision With this project, NCM once again demonstrates its ability to lead digital transformation in public transport, introducing solutions that not only meet immediate operational needs but also anticipate future challenges in the field. Amtab and the city of Bari now benefit from a smarter, safer, and more responsive transport system, laying the groundwork for future initiatives in sustainable and integrated mobility in the Apulian capital.