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HASTUS

GIRO's software suite for planning, scheduling and running bus, metro, tram and rail services, from timetables to daily dispatch.

Our take: HASTUS covers the full transit operations cycle in modules: planning, vehicle and crew scheduling (HASTUS-Vehicle and HASTUS-Crew), day-of-operations tools for dispatchers and depots (HASTUS-DailyCrew, HASTUS-DailyVehicle), employee self-service, on-demand and paratransit transport, and customer information.

Best forPublic transit agencies
ReviewedPricing: Paid
6.6 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try HASTUSEnterprise pricing; contact vendor for quote

HASTUS is a software suite from GIRO Inc. of Montreal that public transit authorities and operators use to plan networks, build vehicle and crew schedules, and manage daily operations for bus, metro, tram and passenger rail. GIRO doesn't publish prices; agencies buy the modules they need through a quote. We are a review site: if you are a transit employee looking for HASTUS-SelfService, the login link comes from your employer.

The bottom line

A long-established suite for transit agencies that want planning, scheduling and daily operations in one system, bought through a quote.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isHASTUS — enterprise transit scheduling and crew management platform by GIRO Inc.
Our takeHASTUS covers the full transit operations cycle in modules: planning, vehicle and crew scheduling (HASTUS-Vehicle and HASTUS-Crew), day-of-operations tools for dispatchers and depots (HASTUS-DailyCrew, HASTUS-DailyVehicle), employee self-service, on-demand and paratransit transport, and customer information.
The Connect integration module, for exchanging data with AVL, APC and ticketing systems, comes with every installation at no extra charge. Pricing is negotiated with GIRO.
Why we rate itGIRO has worked on transit scheduling optimization for more than 40 years, and HASTUS covers planning, scheduling, daily operations, on-demand transport and customer information in one integrated suite.
The catchPricing is not published and buying it is an enterprise procurement project, so it suits agencies with the budget and staff for a full implementation rather than small operators wanting a quick self-serve tool.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Large public transit authorities managing multi-modal fleets
  • Operators with complex union/labor-rule compliance requirements
  • Agencies needing integrated real-time operations and crew optimization
Not good for
  • Small or regional transit operators on tight budgets
  • Agencies needing rapid, no-code SaaS deployment
  • Private mobility startups or on-demand ride-share platforms
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Slow: buying and rolling out HASTUS is an enterprise project with scoping, configuration and training before production use.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Designed for agency-scale; adding new modes, depots, or modules requires negotiated contract amendments and professional services engagement.
  3. Walled garden
    High: deep proprietary algorithms, data models, and 40+ years of operational configuration make migration away from HASTUS a major multi-year undertaking.
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HASTUS modules

GIRO groups HASTUS into these module families (checked 3 October 2026):

  • Planning: Network adjustments and redesign.
  • Scheduling: HASTUS-Vehicle for vehicle blocks and what-if scenarios; HASTUS-Crew for crew duties; rail timetabling and rostering.
  • Operations: HASTUS-DailyCrew (with DispatchAssistant) and HASTUS-DailyVehicle (with YardAssistant) for day-of-operations changes, timekeeping and depot vehicle management.
  • SelfService: HASTUS-SelfService lets employees and dispatchers exchange information, such as bid choices, from anywhere with a web connection.
  • On-demand transport: Tools for paratransit and general on-demand services.
  • Customer information and integration: Customer-information modules plus the Connect module for AVL, APC and ticketing systems, included at no extra charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HASTUS?

HASTUS is GIRO Inc.'s software for public transport planning, vehicle and crew scheduling, daily operations, on-demand transport and customer information. It is used for bus, metro, tram and passenger rail.

What is HASTUS self service and how do I log in?

HASTUS-SelfService is a module transit agencies deploy so employees can exchange information with dispatchers over the web, for example entering bid choices. GIRO's site has no public employee login; use the link your employer gives you. We are a review site and can't reset HASTUS accounts.

How much does HASTUS cost?

GIRO doesn't publish HASTUS prices. Agencies choose modules and get a quote. The Connect integration module is included with every installation at no extra charge (checked 3 October 2026).

Who makes HASTUS?

GIRO Inc., a Montreal company founded in the 1970s by Jean-Yves Blais and Jean-Marc Rousseau of the Université de Montréal. GIRO also makes the GeoRoute software.

Alternatives

  • Step up

    HASTUS is already the top-tier option; large agencies may supplement with bespoke data-science teams or BI platforms for deeper analytics.

  • Lighter alternative

    CitySwift, transit analytics for optimizing public transport schedules (from our reviews).

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Sources checked October 3, 2026: GIRO: HASTUS software, GIRO: HASTUS for operations managers, GIRO: HASTUS for schedulers, GIRO: about us.

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