Service summary
Bus occupancy studies record agreed passenger-load observations by route, direction, stop or period.
When it is used
Use them for public-transport capacity, service review and operational planning.
Methodology
Agree the observation point, occupancy scale, route/direction rule and treatment of standing passengers before the study.
Inputs and source requirements
Provide a location plan, dates, periods, defined observations, any classifications and required output files.
Movements and classifications
Movement, direction, lane and classification rules are agreed only where they are relevant to this study.
Time intervals
Set the reporting interval and any peak or operating windows before collection or processing.
Typical deliverables
Agreed data tables, location and methodology notes, defined assumptions and quality-review information.
Quality control
Check coverage, definitions, interval structure and delivery format against the approved brief.
Limitations
The result describes the defined observed scope and period; it should not be used to make claims beyond the available evidence.
Privacy and security
Sensitive files, video and identifiers are exchanged only through approved project workflows.
Frequently asked questions
Can occupancy be exact?
Only to the level supported by the agreed category scale and source visibility.
Can routes be compared?
Yes, when route, period and occupancy definitions are consistent.