Introducing Multimodal Bookings: Connecting DRT with Rail, Metro and Bus
Multimodal bookings connect demand-responsive transport with rail, metro and bus networks, planning each leg of a journey with real-time data. Here is what the feature does for operators and passengers, and how it can be switched on as an option.
At Shotl, we continue to push the boundaries of demand-responsive transport by introducing Multimodal bookings, a new capability designed to integrate multiple transport modes into a single, optimized journey.
This feature enables the orchestration of demand responsive transport services with fixed-route networks (rail, metro, bus) through a unified digital environment. By leveraging advanced routing algorithms, real-time data processing, and API-based integrations, Shotl creates a fully connected mobility ecosystem where every leg of the journey is dynamically aligned.
What makes it different?
Our multimodal booking engine is built on a dual-search logic, combining Shotl’s DRT optimization engine with public transport journey planners, allowing the system to generate responses based on real-time operational conditions, not static forecasts.
This allows operators to extend network coverage without increasing fleet size, improve load factors through intelligent demand distribution, and enhance service reliability through real-time operational adjustments.
For passengers, it translates into a simpler booking experience across multiple transport modes, reduced waiting and transfer times, and smarter routing fully adapted to real-time conditions — including journeys combining multiple services such as DRT + bus + DRT.
The platform allows for extensive parameter configuration, enabling each deployment to be tailored to local needs, operational strategies, and network priorities.
Multimodal bookings are a step towards a fully integrated ecosystem, where on-demand and scheduled transport work as a single, coordinated system.
In the coming weeks, this functionality will be available through the Shotl platform for operators who choose to activate it, as an optional feature.
With this launch, Shotl strengthens its position as a technology partner enabling cities and operators to move towards more efficient, scalable, and sustainable mobility networks.
If you’d like to explore how Multimodal bookings can enhance your mobility network, feel free to reach out to us at hello@shotl.com. We’ll be happy to connect.
