British Columbia gets real time passenger information

Init has partnered with BC Transit in British Columbia, Canada, to supply an advanced automatic vehicle location and real-time passenger information system for the Kelowna RapidBus line on almost 30 kilometres of Highway 97 in Kelowna. The project included the implementation of Init’s onboard computers, interactive driver terminals, emergency alarms, digital signage and audio announcements on the buses. External passenger information displays were installed at 12 newly constructed bus shelters along the
October 30, 2014 Read time: 1 min
511 Init has partnered with BC Transit in British Columbia, Canada, to supply an advanced automatic vehicle location and real-time passenger information system for the Kelowna RapidBus line on almost 30 kilometres of Highway 97 in Kelowna.

The project included the implementation of Init’s onboard computers, interactive driver terminals, emergency alarms, digital signage and audio announcements on the buses. External passenger information displays were installed at 12 newly constructed bus shelters along the route.

“The expansion of RapidBus service will make transit more efficient and effective and help our customers travel quickly through the Kelowna Regional System,” said Erinn Pinkerton, executive director of BC Transit’s Business Development. “We have been pleased to work closely with our partners to grow this popular service.”

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