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Trapeze ITS for Riyadh

The High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh, represented by Arriyadh Development Authority, has awarded a significant contract to Trapeze Group, a division of Constellation Software's wholly-owned subsidiary, Volaris Group, for the provision of a comprehensive intelligent transportation system (ITS). The ITS solution for Riyadh is designed to help to improve the efficiency of both fixed-route and flexible public transport services in the area and includes automated vehicle management and real-ti
January 7, 2015 Read time: 1 min
The High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh, represented by Arriyadh Development Authority, has awarded a significant contract to 629 Trapeze Group, a division of Constellation Software's wholly-owned subsidiary, Volaris Group, for the provision of a comprehensive intelligent transportation system (ITS).

The ITS solution for Riyadh is designed to help to improve the efficiency of both fixed-route and flexible public transport services in the area and includes automated vehicle management and real-time passenger information systems for the public bus transport system.

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