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SnapCount.app

SnapCount.app

Use Cases/Bus Passenger Counting
Transit Operations Managers

Stop Guessing: Achieve 100% Accurate Passenger Load Factor Data

Replace Fumbling Driver Tally Sheets with Real-Time, Multi-User Syncing.

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Why Transit Operations Managers Choose SnapCount

Purpose-built features for bus passenger counting professionals

Instant Load Factor Reports

Eliminate the 24-hour lag. Data is clean, digital, and instantly available for route planning and resource deployment decisions the moment the count occurs.

Dual-User Accuracy

Allows simultaneous counting of Boardings and Alightings by separate personnel, maximizing data integrity, especially during busy transfer points and high-volume Headway.

No Proprietary Hardware

Use existing tablets or smartphones. SnapCount is a robust, cross-platform app, removing the need for expensive, dedicated counting devices that require constant maintenance.

The Problem & The Solution

The Hidden Costs of Manual Driver Tally Sheets

When the bus is packed during Peak Hour Demand, trying to juggle fare collection, safety, and a damp, smudged driver tally sheet is a recipe for error. You miss vital counts during high-volume transfers, leading to inaccurate Route Segment Analysis. If the driver is interrupted or the route is bumpy, that pencil mark is often misplaced or skipped entirely, contaminating the entire run's data.

Furthermore, the data isn't useful until hours later. Someone back at the depot has to manually transcribe hundreds of illegible sheets, introducing massive data entry lag and errors. This delay means you are always reacting to yesterday's Passenger Load Factor problems, making dynamic adjustments to Headway or scheduling based on current reality impossible.

⚠️Stop relying on driver tally sheets and manual counting methods.

SnapCount: Synchronized Counting for Modern Transit

SnapCount is built for the chaos of the transit environment. Instead of relying on a single driver struggling with paper, you can deploy multiple counters (a driver handles boardings, a supervisor handles spot checks, or two staff manage a high-volume stop). Every tap, whether for Boardings or Alightings, is instantly synchronized to a central dashboard, eliminating the reliance on error-prone manual transcription.

This real-time visibility eliminates transcription errors and data lag entirely. Your operations team sees the current Passenger Load Factor for every bus on the line, right now. Accurate segment data allows you to justify resource allocation, optimize Headway, and ensure compliance without needing to wait for end-of-day data processing.

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Built for Bus Passenger Counting Teams

Everything you need to count, track, and analyze boardings (on), alightings (off), standing capacity overages

Real-Time Sync

Sync bus passenger counting data across all your devices in real-time. No delays, no conflicts.

Export & Analyze

Export boardings (on), alightings (off), standing capacity overages counts to Excel or CSV for detailed analysis.

Team Collaboration

Multiple transit operations managers can count simultaneously with live updates.

Instant Setup

No hardware, no installation. Start counting boardings (on) in under 30 seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about using SnapCount for bus passenger counting

What happens if the driver loses cellular connection mid-route?

SnapCount features robust offline mode. Counts are stored locally and automatically sync the moment the device reconnects to Wi-Fi or cellular service, ensuring zero data loss during dead zones.

How does the data integrate with our existing Route Planning software?

All data is available via a secure, documented API, allowing easy export of time-stamped Boardings/Alightings data for integration into GIS or scheduling platforms for deeper Route Segment Analysis.

Is this tool suitable for mandated federal reporting requirements (NTD)?

Yes. By providing verifiable, time-stamped segment data for Boardings and Alightings, SnapCount provides the foundational accuracy required for accurate National Transit Database (NTD) submissions.

Can SnapCount differentiate between regular passengers and those with transfers/passes?

SnapCount is designed as a raw tally counter. While it can track multiple streams (e.g., 'Full Fare' vs. 'Pass Holder'), it focuses on movement. It does not integrate with complex electronic fare collection systems.

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