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Peak Vehicle Requirement Calculator

Estimate minimum vehicles needed for a steady service from cycle time and headway.

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A QUICK WALKTHROUGH

How to use this tool

  1. Enter values using matching units and scope.
  2. Review the stated arithmetic model and exclusions.
  3. Calculate locally in your browser.

Formula and scope

Vehicles = ceil(cycle time ÷ headway), with both times in the same units. Excludes reserve fleet and schedule recovery. This is not a forecast, compliance determination, quote, or operating recommendation.

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Inputs are processed locally and not uploaded.

GOOD TO KNOW

Common questions

Does this predict actual operating capacity?

No. It calculates the displayed measure from your inputs only.