First deployment of RTPIS in Texas

WebTech Wireless, a provider of vehicle fleet location-based services and telematics technology, has received a four-year contract from the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (FWTA), in Texas, to implement its NextBus Real-Time Passenger Information System (RTPIS) on an enhanced bus route. This will use nine dedicated buses equipped with NextBus GPS units, plus 17 NextBus LED signs installed at selected high-volume bus stops. The company also will implement its telephone information system to provide Fort
May 16, 2012 Read time: 1 min
RSS266 WebTech Wireless, a provider of vehicle fleet location-based services and 1681 Telematics Technology, has received a four-year contract from the 5552 Fort Worth Transportation Authority (FWTA), in Texas, to implement its NextBus Real-Time Passenger Information System (RTPIS) on an enhanced bus route. This will use nine dedicated buses equipped with NextBus GPS units, plus 17 NextBus LED signs installed at selected high-volume bus stops. The company also will implement its telephone information system to provide Fort Worth transit users with bus arrival information in English, Spanish or French.

In addition to providing real-time arrivals information to riders, FWTA will rely on NextBus’ full suite of management and reporting tools, including schedule adherence and headway reports and real-time status monitoring, in order to increase productivity.

“This is the first deployment of real-time passenger information by any vendor in the Texas public transit sector,” claims Scott Edmonds, Webtech Wireless’ president and CEO.

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