The Victoria Regional Transit System has successfully rolled out a new technology that will improve predictability for passengers on April 25.
The New Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) hardware will allow Victoria transit customers to see the real-time location of their bus along a route and the estimated time of arrival at a bus stop. It replaces the NextRide technology.
In a collaborative effort, the project’s costs were shared with the Government of Canada contributing 50 per cent, the Province of B.C. donating 40 per cent, and the local government contributing 10 per cent. The NextRide technology replacement was funded through the Invest in Canada Infrastructure Program. In total, the cost of the program was 16.8 million
The technology allows BC Transit to inform customers about detours, on-road incidents, or other events that may cause delays in regular bus routes.
Victoria Regional Transit System Passengers also benefit from new digital full-colour passenger information displays on full-size and double-decker buses. The screens will display trip information to passengers, including multiple upcoming stops, current routes, and service alerts.
For more information, visit: https://www.bctransit.com/victoria/home
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