Init wins tender for major project in Abu Dhabi

Init Innovation in Traffic Systems has won a contract, worth over US$21 million, from the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport (DoT) under which the Karlsruhe-based telematics specialist will supply a telematics system as part of the DoT's master plan for the development of public transport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
January 26, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Init 810 Innovation in Traffic Systems has won a contract, worth over US$21 million, from the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport (DoT)  under which the Karlsruhe-based telematics specialist will supply a telematics system as part of the DoT’s master plan for the development of public transport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In addition to seting up an automated vehicle management system, the contract also involves equipping a fleet of 500 buses with on-board computers. A further 860 buses may be added on as an extension of the public transport network.
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