ParaSol

Open System Solution for Paratransit in Developing Countries for Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Transition

Track, Measure, Analyze, Plan

The Parasol Platform utilizes tools like mobile apps, web applications, and Internet-of-Things devices to monitor paratransit in developing countries. It provides comprehensive data, information, and insights to enhance the assessment of these widely used mobility options, aka Popular Transport. Government planners, industry operators, and financing institutions can leverage this data and knowledge to guide public and private investments, assess impact, and promote and enforce support for the transition to low-carbon public transportation.

The Platform

Parasol Solution Components

Route Network and Service Planning

Generate, collect, and analyze data from existing routes and transport services for Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP) preparation and evaluation, and informational tool such as GTFS and onboard transit maps.

Simulate proposed plans with real-world testing and monitoring, and model route networks using gold standard tools in travel demand modeling, viv estimating business requirements and multi-year transition scenarios of infrastructure, vehicle assets and human resource.

Business Intelligence

Monitor the performance of the fleet, including real-time tracking of vehicle locations & occupancy, service quality (e.g. timeliness and passenger satisfaction), government infrastructure support, and impact on ridership growth of quality and frequent paratransit.

Track and optimize the fuel or energy efficiency of vehicles (eco-driving), to drivers' skills development towards reducing operational costs and environmental impact, helping improve competencies & career outlook.

MRV for Government and Financial Institutions

Streamline the monitoring/measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) of organizational/facility performance, financial health, and contributions to city-level transport plans and generate and view government/banks-ready reports. Includes monthly reporting of human resources, financials, and service data.

Evaluate the performance and support-level health of cooperatives to assess creditworthiness, eligibility for incentives, and overall sustainability.

Platform for Smart and Social Contracts

Develop and Implement Living Labs like Service Contracting or Subsidies/ Incentives Programs with better data and service quality validation tools and processes, and faster disbursement mechanisms for transport service providers.

Automate the reward and incentive distribution process using smart contracts on a blockchain, based on predefined service quality criteria.