The Routing Company provides an advanced algorithm powering efficient on-demand and logistics routing for global fleets. Their Pingo™ platform optimizes transit operations by constantly reoptimizing routes every 15 seconds based on custom inputs. This technology increases seat utilization and moves more people in fewer vehicles while maintaining service ETAs.
Funding
$21M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many municipalities, transit agencies, and corporate campuses face challenges in providing efficient and accessible transportation options, especially in areas with low population density or fluctuating demand. Traditional fixed-route systems often result in underutilized vehicles and limited coverage, while door-to-door services can be expensive and difficult to scale.
Solution
The Routing Company offers the Pingo suite, an on-demand vehicle routing and management platform that optimizes fixed and flexible transit services. Pingo integrates a rider app, a driver app, and a dispatcher dashboard, all powered by a sophisticated algorithm that dynamically adjusts routes based on real-time demand. This allows transit providers to expand coverage, increase vehicle utilization, and improve the overall rider experience by offering flexible, convenient, and cost-effective transportation solutions. The platform supports various transit modes, including on-demand, flex, fixed-route, and paratransit, enabling seamless connections and end-to-end journey planning.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes transit agencies, municipalities, corporate campuses, universities, and fleet operators seeking to improve the efficiency and accessibility of their transportation services.
Features
- **Ride Pingo App:** Mobile application for riders to request on-demand trips, track shuttle services, and book paratransit rides.
- **Drive Pingo App:** Mobile application for drivers with smart schedules, streamlined rider stops, and visual/audio navigation.
- **Pingo Dashboard:** Web-based interface for dispatchers to manage fleet operations, monitor real-time data, and set up service modes.
- **Pingo OS:** Operating system to quickly set up operations and modes, enter rider requests with the call center booking tool, and monitor fleet operations in real-time.
- **Pingo Flex:** Enables operators to switch between fixed and on-demand routes based on demand.
- **Transit Connect:** Guarantees connections to fixed routes for seamless transfers.
- **Pingo Analytics:** Provides data management and reporting for actionable insights.