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Application and qualification
We check that you are ready to launch
Route · responsible team member · timetable and fares
Put BusPortal to the test on your own route — free.
Run one real route as a Live Pilot for up to 45 days, with no subscription fee. Choose a paid plan only after the results have been confirmed.
- Launch from one working day
- Up to 45 days of Live Pilot
- No long-term contract
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How Live Pilot works
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Live Pilot
Free for up to 45 days
Up to 3 coaches · 10+ trips · 100–500 tickets
LIVE
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Review and decision
Report within 5 working days
Move to Pay per ticket or a fixed plan, or take your data and stop using the system.
WHAT LIVE PILOT INCLUDES
Not a presentation. A real route with real passengers.
A pilot for operators ready to go live
- Have an active route
- Appoint a responsible team member
- Provide the timetable, fares and coach seating plans
- Launch the first trip within 14 days
- Run at least 10 real trips
- Complete a final review of the results
Up to 45 calendar daysDelays on the operator’s side do not extend the pilot. If BusPortal delays the launch, the clock is paused.
Together, we set up the operator’s core operating system and test it on real trips.
Timetable, fares and route
We set up one operating route.
Website and bookings
Up to 500 real tickets in the system.
Driver app and GPS
Tools for the crew and live trip control.
Training and support
We help your team through its first trips.
CLEAR LIMITS
When Live Pilot ends
The pilot ends when the first of these events occurs, with no automatic extension.
45 days
From the kick-off meeting
500 tickets
The pilot limit is reached
Result achieved
Both sides may finish earlier
Terms not met
No launch or active use
What €0 means
What €0 means- No subscription fee or BusPortal commission
- Payment processing fees may be charged separately
- Custom integrations and large migrations are not included
What happens next
What happens next- Have an active scheduled route
- Both sides review the results
- The operator chooses Pay per ticket or a fixed plan
AFTER LIVE PILOT
Ongoing plans
After the final report, choose the payment model that fits your operation.
For routes with a low season
Pay per ticket
€150 + 1%
per month, excl. VAT
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- CRM, website and driver app
- GPS and live tracking
- Multichannel chat
Up to 3 buses
Standard
€300
per month, excluding VAT
- All core modules
- Fixed monthly fee
- Help with setup
4–7 buses
Professional
€500
per month, excluding VAT
- Multiple routes and teams
- Enhanced support
- API and agents at no extra charge
From 8 buses — the price depends on the fleet
Large fleet
from €700
per month, excluding VAT
- Tailored terms
- Priority implementation
- Extended financial tools
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FAQ
Questions about Live Pilot
The essentials on pricing, timing, criteria and completing the pilot.
Does Live Pilot really cost €0?
Yes. There is no subscription fee or BusPortal commission during the pilot. Your bank may charge a separate fee for processing online payments.
Can the pilot run for more than 45 days?
There is no automatic extension. Delays on the operator’s side do not extend the term. If BusPortal delays the launch, the clock is paused for the corresponding period.
What if we do not complete at least 10 trips and sell 100 tickets?
The pilot is considered not to have generated enough data for an assessment. It is not extended automatically; both sides record the reason and decide whether there are grounds for a separate new launch.
What happens after Live Pilot?
BusPortal prepares a report within five working days. After a joint review, the operator chooses Pay per ticket or a fixed plan, or takes its data and stops using the system.