Route Robin is a Retrofit PSVAIR Solution
We specialise in providing hardware and software to help the bus and coach industry comply with incoming PSVAIR regulations, due to come into force 31st July 2026.
Working in partnership with the Department for Transport and UK Research and Innovation, we have developed a modular solution to enable any operator to retrofit compliant technology.
Hands-on Demo: Route Robin Rapid
- 30-second one-person install
- Fully self-contained, no wiring or vehicle modifications required
- Route Robin Rapid fixes to the first row window, usually behind the driver
- Integrates with your PA over Bluetooth
- Integrates with other audio systems using auxiliary input
- Integrates with existing induction loop or we can provide you with a Portable Induction Loop
- Uses industrial suction cup rated to over 250kg
- Secure enclosure ensures passengers can't tamper with device
- Display arm carefully designed so it can't be used to lever device from window by nuisance-causing passengers
- Touch screen enables simple programming
- Mobile app (see below) enables remote programming
- Program remotely with £9.99 / month / device subscription, or connect to wifi to download latest routes and program using touchscreen
App Demo: Route Programming
- Web App available for desktop and mobile devices
- Only authorised users able to program a Route Robin (authorised by mobile number)
- Easily invite other users – operations team, drivers etc
- Uses Google Maps to precisely locate train stations
- Uses NaPTAN to locate rail replacement bus stops around those stations
- App enables manual tweaking of GPS locations
- Inner and outer announcement boundaries are set by default but easily altered by you
- Route libraries make routes easy to store and find
- Select routes you've previously programmed, routes shared by TOCs, aggregators or other companies
- Easily import routes from common route format files
- Multiple routes can be queued and the driver uses the touchscreen to select the next pre-programmed route
Everything we've been asked so far
Can I trial a unit before I buy?
Sorry, but we can't offer individual operator trials. We're focusing on manufacturing and delivering the devices ordered by customers before the deadline. Route Robin has been trialled on live journeys attended by the Department for Transport, Rail Delivery Group and some of the biggest train and coach operators in the country.
Can you send me an invoice first?
We know that many operators have finance and procurement teams that need an invoice before any payment can be made. Using this page, you can request an invoice by placing your order. You'll then be presented with a payment option to "Request an Invoice." Invoices need to be paid within 7 days to lock in your place in the production queue and benefit from any agreed discount.
Can passengers break it?
We've spent a lot of time designing the Route Robin so that it is suitable for its environment. The window mount, touchscreen, power and associated switches are all in a locked enclosure. We recognise that passengers and drivers can sometimes be rough with devices like this and some passengers might deliberately try to cause nuisance. It's designed to withstand this type of use and keep working, journey after journey.
Can passengers pull it down?
A determined passenger intent on damaging the unit could damage it. Our priority is to ensure that they can't damage your vehicle by hanging off the unit or attempting to lever it off the glass. The display arm will deliberately hinge in if it detects someone is hanging from it. The window mount is designed to fail, and be easily replaced, before there is any risk to the integrity of your vehicle's window, glass, frame or seal.
Will Route Robin Rapid fall off my window?
No. It uses an industrial suction cup that is rated to hold over 250kg of weight. The suction cup is a powered device that automatically maintains suction by expelling any air that enters the vacuum chamber.
Can batteries be easily swapped?
Yes, the Route Robin Rapid unit is designed so that batteries can easily be swapped in and out.
What are the rules for double deckers?
Both visual and audible information need to be available for 51% of passengers on each deck. This means a double decker requires two display solutions as a minimum, then an integrated PA. One induction loop on the lower deck is usually sufficient.
What are the rules for interdecks?
If you have a wheelchair bay on the lower section with the driver, the regulations dictate that visual and audio route and stop information must be provided to the wheelchair bay user. This means the lower section needs to be compliant. This could be achieved with Route Robin Rapid + Induction Loop if you don't already have one.
What if I have a rear-facing wheelchair bay?
You will need two displays.
How many passengers need to be able to see the display?
51% on each deck.
How do you meet audio compliance?
The audio part of the regulations is the most difficult to comply with, since it's impossible to be compliant with a single audio source. There are two parts to audio compliance: audible limits of 3 dB above ambient volume for 51% of passengers on each deck, and the induction loop requirement.
Our Route Robin Rapid unit connects best over Bluetooth. We can provide you with a range of options to connect a non-Bluetooth system: our PA integration kit includes an aux line out, Bluetooth to aux input and FM transmitter. Our portable induction loop fits with any Route Robin system and has a range of 2 metres.
Is induction loop installation required?
No, we can provide you with a portable induction loop that meets the regulations.
Is the display compliant?
Yes, comfortably beyond the requirement. It uses white on black, mixed case, sans-serif font that is over 22mm tall. In fact it's over three times the required height and can be seen from over 100 feet.
Does it announce stops when the vehicle's doors are open, as per regulations?
Yes, we detect when the vehicle reaches the programmed GPS point and dwells at the location. We then announce "this is <stop name>" on a regular basis until the vehicle moves on from that location.
How does it deal with route changes?
Routes can be updated using the touchscreen, or remotely using the web app.
Do drivers need to interact with it or use their phone to program it?
No, not at all. We recognise that drivers have enough on their plate and want to focus on driving. The route can be programmed remotely, the device can be installed before the route starts and the route will automatically progress as the vehicle runs its route. There's no need for the driver to use their phone, use the touchscreen, or keep any extra devices in the cab.
I only want to use it for rail replacement work, then take it down, store it in the depot and maybe move it to another vehicle for the next job. How will it cope with that?
That's exactly what our Route Robin Rapid unit is designed for. It's designed to be retrofitted and removed easily.
I want to use this kit in my vehicle permanently and I don't want to worry about charging batteries. Is it designed for that?
Route Robin Rapid itself isn't designed for permanent installation, but the components inside it are. They can all be mounted and powered individually. You can build a custom solution that suits you.
What is the battery life?
Battery life is 18 hours on a single charge. Batteries can be swapped.
How long can it be mounted?
It can be mounted for 24 hours. After that, it will prompt for remounting.
Do you offer any other fixing options?
We are working on a seat mount but this is not currently available. You can also fix Route Robin components around your vehicle using brackets.
Guaranteed Compliance Before 31st July
Order today to guarantee your order is delivered in time for 31st July. Currently, we can only guarantee pre-deadline delivery for orders placed before Friday 5th June, 2026.
- All hardware includes a 12 month warranty.
- Your place in the production queue is locked in as soon as your order is placed.
We offer a full money back guarantee if you are dissatisfied with our products within 30 days of taking delivery.