Flexible services

NeTEx includes support for FTS (Flexible Transport Services) and DRT (Demand Responsive Transport). DRT and FTS often cover similar services; FTS being more generic since flexibility may not be directly linked to the demand, but may be related to particular operating needs or cost optimisations. The term ‘flexible’ is used in NeTEx and the following text to cover both concepts.

The EPIP only covers flexible information at LINE and STOP PLACE level. This is mainly done through the BookingArrangements and the FlexibleLineType. Services can be marked as FLEXIBLE SERVICES and the use of POINTS IN PATTERN can be marked as flexible.