SIMA.BORDRECHNER
The digital command centre in the vehicle
SIMA.BORDRECHNER is the central in-vehicle solution for public transport — bringing together the modules of the SIMA platform right inside the bus: ticket sales, contactless payment, inspection, navigation, indoor and outdoor displays, and real-time data exchange with the control centre (ITCS/RBL) and passenger information systems (e.g. DEFAS) via the established VDV standards.
The software is not tied to any specific hardware — from stationary all-in-one units and mobile tablet setups to a combination of tablet and separate control terminal. Product catalogues, tariffs and target data for every supported transport association live directly on the device, with updates rolled out automatically across all vehicles in the background.
Functions at a glance
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Ticket sales right on the bus
Ticket sales directly inside the vehicle — with stored product catalogues, tariffs and prices for every supported transport association. Details on the sales logic on SIMA.TICKETING.
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Contactless payment
Built-in card payment right on the on-board computer — no second terminal in the vehicle. Depending on the hardware: contactless via NFC, chip & PIN, or mobile wallets.
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Inspection
Inspection of chip cards and barcodes — either directly on the on-board computer or via add-on devices, depending on the hardware. Details on SIMA.KONTROLLE.
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Navigation for the driver
Line and stop guidance on the on-board computer — with the next stop and the route at a glance. Even drivers running a line for the first time find their way around quickly.
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Indoor and outdoor displays
Control of destination signs, line indicators and indoor displays via IBIS. Texts and routes update automatically along the timetable.
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Real-time for control centre and passenger information
GPS position and trip progress are sent via VDV-compliant interfaces to the control centre (ITCS/RBL) and external passenger information systems (e.g. DEFAS) — including delays and deviations in real time.
Benefits at a glance
Fast ticket sales
Pre-loaded catalogues and tariffs for all associations, a clean sales interface — drivers reach the right ticket in seconds.
Easy to operate
All on-board processes in one clear interface — no menu hunting, no switching between devices, no double work.
Built-in navigation
Line and stop guidance on the on-board computer — no separate navigation device, quick orientation even for drivers running a line for the first time.
Minimal training effort
New drivers are productive in no time — navigation and automatic target data carry first-time drivers through a shift without any onboarding.
Real-time without add-ons
GPS and trip data flow directly to the control centre (ITCS/RBL) and passenger information (DEFAS) — no separate ITCS module required.
Hardware to match
All-in-one device, mobile tablet setup or tablet plus control terminal — the software runs on whichever hardware fits your vehicle and budget.
Product preview
Hardware options
The on-board software runs on a variety of hardware — depending on the vehicle and the use case. Three typical setups:
SUNMI D3
Stationary all-in-one desktop for the driver's cabin — touchscreen, printer, card reader and NFC in one fixed unit. The classic choice for line buses with high daily turnover.
SUNMI V3
Mobile all-in-one handheld with a built-in 58 mm thermal printer, NFC and scanner — flexibly usable in the vehicle, at the counter or for mobile sales.
Telpo T20
Stationary premium terminal with a 7″ Full HD display, rugged housing and continuous-operation hardware. Mounted on the grab rail inside the bus as an additional validation and information unit for passengers.
