How to win: Victoria Coach Station - Coach Management System

About this contract

Victoria Coach Station (VCS) is seeking to replace the current system that operates the service booking, coach operator schedule planning, invoicing and customer information display system that is in place. The new solution is required to support the aspirations of coach operations strategic delivery plans (made up of the Operations / Customer and Revenue roadmaps). TfL also seeks to exploit advancements in technology that generates efficiencies whilst maintaining service quality. It is hoped a new solution will improve operational efficiencies when managing departure and arrival schedules within VCS in addition to a system that continues to satisfy business management and customer needs.

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