US county launches real-time bus information

Loudoun County, Virginia has launched a new real-time bus information system that provides commuter bus riders with accurate arrival times of their buses. Bus Time is a web-based tool that can be viewed using a web browser on a mobile device, laptop or PC. This program helps passengers plan their commute by allowing them to see the next several buses scheduled to arrive at their selected stop.
September 5, 2016 Read time: 1 min

Loudoun County, Virginia has launched a new real-time bus information system that provides commuter bus riders with accurate arrival times of their buses.
 
Bus Time is a web-based tool that can be viewed using a web browser on a mobile device, laptop or PC. This program helps passengers plan their commute by allowing them to see the next several buses scheduled to arrive at their selected stop.
 
Using GPS technology and schedule/arrival data, the Bus Time program calculates the arrival time of buses for specific stops and routes. Commuters can access the information via smartphones, other mobile devices, laptops or PCs.

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