New PEAK.DMS extension links blocks, charging statuses, and depot assignments – for more stable operations and optimized load planning.
Berlin, September 15, 2026: At InnoTrans 2026, Peak Mobility is introducing Predictive Dispatching as an extension of its PEAK.DMS depot management system. The solution integrates vehicle assignment, charging planning, and depot parking throughout the entire operating day. This enables transit companies to identify potential conflicts early on and make dispatching decisions based on a more comprehensive set of data.
As the proportion of electric buses grows, the number of factors that interact in vehicle scheduling increases. In addition to the route, factors such as the current and expected state of charge, charging windows, available charging stations, and parking locations must be taken into account. A vehicle assignment that works for the current block can therefore have an impact on later blocks or the first trips the following day.
Robert Baumeister, CEO at Peak Mobility, said:With every additional electric bus, the complexity of dispatching increases. It is crucial for the control center to be able to visualize not only the current block but also the consequences of a vehicle assignment for the rest of the operating day. Predictive dispatching is intended to provide a forward-looking basis for decision-making. Dispatching remains manageable; the system supports employees in selecting suitable vehicles and in carrying out necessary vehicle swaps.
From Routes to Activity Chains
At the heart of this expansion is the consolidation of multiple blocks into activity chains. For each vehicle assignment, the system checks whether a vehicle can serve the entire chain under the specified conditions and forecasts its state of charge throughout the entire operating day. Charging breaks, typical charging rates, and defined buffer times are automatically factored into the forecast. If the projected state of charge falls below the specified reserve, PEAK.DMS suggests a suitable alternative vehicle for that chain.
Vehicle assignment initially takes the form of an earmarking. Vehicles are visibly assigned to an activity chain, but the dispatch center can still reassign them. The first blocks of the following day are also taken into account when vehicles are returned to the depot. This allows the dispatch team to see early on which vehicles will have a high demand for charging in the morning or need to be ready for service particularly early.
Tangible Benefits in Daily Operations
In day-to-day operations, the benefits are evident in three areas:
Greater System Stability Through Predictive Vehicle Allocation: The system evaluates entire activity chains, forecasts state of charge and range, and identifies supply gaps early on.
Optimized Charging and Parking Scheduling: Charging windows, staging times, and upcoming departures are all taken into account to avoid peak loads and bottlenecks at the depot.
Streamlined Automatic Scheduling: Automated suggestions provide support in the event of disruptions or vehicle swaps, reduce the workload on employees, and can be adjusted at any time.
Peak Mobility will demonstrate its features live at InnoTrans.
Further information: InnoTrans – Peakmobility
Peak Mobility at InnoTrans 2026
At InnoTrans 2026, Peak Mobility will showcase Predictive Dispatching in conjunction with other solutions from its portfolio, including PEAK.DMS for depot and charging management, PEAK.ITCS for control and operations management, PEAK.PROFAHR and PROFAHR.X for personnel planning and scheduling, as well as cybersecurity solutions for critical operating environments.
This article was originally published by Peak Mobility.
