How does Virtual Public Transport work ?
Virtual OV is the innovative VR training for learning to travel independently on public transport. This virtual reality solution allows students to safely and step-by-step practice all the important public transport skills. The program is perfect for education, special education, and vocational training. Thanks to lifelike simulations and a step-by-step learning path, the transition to independent public transport is easier than ever. Virtual OV focuses on self-reliance, public transport skills, and increasing self-confidence – ideal for lowering the barrier to independent public transport travel.
Virtual OV : training in 8 levels and 2 challenge levels
The Virtual Public Transport training consists of a tutorial and eight unique public transport levels. After every four levels, there's a challenge level where the student independently demonstrates what they've learned. Each trainee learns:
- Reading signs, planning journeys and transferring between bus, tram and train
- Pay with a bank card or public transport chip card
- Dealing with disruptions, delays and finding alternatives in public transport
- Making your own choices and reflecting on your own actions
Each level takes 10 to 15 minutes. A maximum of two levels per lesson is recommended. Having trouble with a level right away? You can practice as often as needed until you've mastered the skills.
Personal guidance and Companion App
Supervisors monitor progress live using the Virtual OV Companion App on a tablet. They coach, provide immediate feedback, and adapt the training to the student's level. The app supports evaluation, debriefing, and facilitates differentiation – whether it's a group lesson or individual training. VR training with Virtual OV is proven effective and makes independence achievable for every student.
Virtual public transport for education, healthcare and practice
Virtual public transport is suitable for schools, healthcare institutions, reintegration programs, and work-study programs. Schools can easily support multiple students simultaneously – the VR experience can be shared via the digital whiteboard, so everyone learns in a safe, structured environment. This makes independent travel by bus, tram, train, or metro accessible to everyone.
Want to practice your public transport skills with Virtual Public Transport? Discover for yourself how Virtual Public Transport helps students learn to travel independently and request a demo today!
In education, and especially in special education, it is a crucial mission to enable students to function as independently as possible in society. Traveling by public transport is an essential skill in this regard.
With a view to independence and social participation, it is of great importance in healthcare to allow clients to function as independently as possible.
Virtual OV is an innovative VR solution that allows municipalities to teach residents – including neurodivergent people and other vulnerable groups – how to travel independently on public transport in a safe and accessible way.