Shotl runs Verona on-demand bus service

App-based programme has replaced four fixed-route evening lines with flexible travel
By Adam Hill August 15, 2024 Read time: 1 min
On-demand bus service replaced evening routes (© Savenkomasha | Dreamstime.com)

The Italian city of Verona has introduced an on-demand bus service - running from 20:30 to 00:30 - which replaces four evening bus routes.

Users can book their trips through Shotl's Scipione il bus a prenotazione app, available for both Android and iOS devices. 

The service is designed to be flexible and efficient for travellers in all parts of the city, including neighbourhoods like Borgo Milano, Stadio, and Chievo, with key locations including the Ospedale Maggiore and Porta Nuova stations.

The app calculates the optimal route between designated stops, dynamically adjusted based on real-time bookings, and following standard urban bus fares.

App-based booking is straightforward: users enter their desired pick-up and drop-off points, eliminating the need for fixed schedules and allowing "more direct and quicker journeys", Shotl says. 

The city authorities' idea was to integrate the service into the city's transportation network, reducing waiting times and increasing convenience for passengers, making public transit a more attractive - and safe - option.

Verona "aims to create a more adaptive and user-friendly transportation system that meets the needs of its residents", the company adds.

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