Starting this summer, BC Transit will implement a real-time bus location technology in Squamish, one among the seven communities where this service is being introduced.
The service will also be introduced in Whistler in the summer.
Called NextRide, the service provides passengers with real-time data on the location of their bus and the estimated arrival time for a particular stop.
It will also allow them to see how full a bus is at any given time.
On board, passengers will be able to see and hear upcoming stop information as they approach the next stop. These additional features are designed to make BC Transit accessible to all users.
Select major bus terminals will have wayside passenger information displays that will also visually display anticipated arrival times.
Using this technology will enable BC Transit to easily convey alerts to customers in the case of detours, accidents or other events that may delay regular routing.
The web-based technology is user-friendly, and customers will be able to tap or click on the NextRide logo on BC Transit home page to see in real-time routes, planned trips or any alerts.
A tutorial will also be featured on the BC Transit website prior to the project going live.
