Virginia's JAUNT Partners With RouteMatch Software for Advanced ITS Technologies and Mobile Data Management for Demand Response Services

End-to-End Platform Brings Flexibility for Future Growth and Innovation


CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA and ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwired - Nov 4, 2013) - RouteMatch Software, a leader in providing passenger transportation technologies and mobility management solutions, is providing JAUNT with a complete intelligent transportation platform to power JAUNT's demand response operations.

"The need for greater efficiency is what drove us to seek out a new technology provider," said Brad Sheffield, Assistant Director, JAUNT. "We chose RouteMatch due to the simplicity of their user interface and the flexibility of their solution. We also wanted more than just a vendor; we were seeking a partner who could set us up for the next 10 years and who could respond to changes in the market and quickly employ emerging technologies. We found RouteMatch's technology proven and comprehensive."

JAUNT performs 300,000 trips per year and runs 75 demand response vehicles covering Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa, Nelson, and Buckingham counties. In addition to utilizing RouteMatch's advanced scheduling, routing, dispatching, and reporting technologies, JAUNT's drivers and dispatchers will also be using RouteMatch's Mobile Data Management Platform, RMMobile™, and tablet mobile data devices for automated vehicle location, enhanced driver dispatch communications, and electronic manifests. RMMobile will allow JAUNT to take advantage of the Android operating platform and array of value-added functionalities modules such as pre and post vehicle trip inspection, and as a base for developing other extended applications for payroll and driver time-keeping.

"JAUNT demonstrates tremendous leadership in how they are aligning their technology and mobility vision to the current and future needs of their operations," said Tim Quinn, Executive Vice President, RouteMatch Software. "We are excited that they have already begun extending our technologies in ways that make a profound impact on their operations and quality of service. These are the types of partnerships that drive transit innovation."

About JAUNT

JAUNT, Inc. is a regional transportation system providing service to the citizens of Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa, Nelson, and Buckingham counties. Organized in 1975, JAUNT is recognized both statewide and nationally for its high quality service, performance record and efficient coordinated service. The public transportation system carries riders to work, doctor's appointments, shopping and other leisure activities. JAUNT is owned by the local governments it serves and uses federal, state and local funding to supplement fares and agency payments. With nearly seventy vehicles, JAUNT maintains an exemplary record of safety, reliability, courteous and cost-effective service.

About RouteMatch Software

RouteMatch Software, Inc . is the leading provider of passenger transportation technologies and mobility management solutions. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. RouteMatch works with more than 600 transit agencies worldwide. Partnering with public and private sector passenger transportation providers, the company provides an end-to-end technology platform which addresses multiple operational, safety and ridership needs. RouteMatch's technologies address routing, scheduling, dispatching, billing, reporting, fixed route and CAD/AVL, flex route, demand response, business analytics, traveler information services, and more. Additional information about RouteMatch's solutions is available at www.routematch.com or by emailing info@routematch.com.

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