LTA trials new information display system for buses

TIB987K SG

SINGAPORE: To make it easier for commuters to plan their travel journeys, a new information display system for buses will be used in a two-month trial by the Land Transport Authority (LTA).

Starting Thursday (Dec 8), the trial will take place on one single-deck bus plying the service 106 route.

The trial involves the testing of a new LCD panel, which displays information like the bus service number, current and upcoming bus stops, and the end destination.

Currently, there are only single-line LED dot matrix panels on some buses, which inform commuters of the next stop and that the bus will be stopping when passengers press the bell.

In response to media queries, LTA said the information display system and other new features, such as USB charging ports on buses, will not translate to higher fares for commuters.

“Under the bus contracting model, LTA will own all operating assets including buses and their on-board equipment. LTA has been reviewing and upgrading the design and interior features of public buses and the costs of these, like USB ports introduced in September 2016, are included in the cost of the bus," it said.

At a later date, LTA will also test the display of real-time information, like messages on MRT service delays and traffic congestion that may affect the service route.

To help seniors and the visually impaired, the next bus stop will also be announced via eight speakers that will be mounted on the bus.

Commuters can provide feedback online at www.lta.gov.sg/feedback/and LTA will also conduct surveys on board the bus. This will help authorities understand what commuters would like to see before it is eventually rolled out.

-CNA/dl

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/lta-trials-new-information-display-system-for-buses/3351232.html

Bus is SMB3053M / Service 106.

wsy1234 SG

Another thing LTA should do is to have full day bus lane on those roads that next to the MRT stations outside CBD area and Those Junctions that always Jams in peak hours. and draw ZZ line all the way between the range of 5KM from the MRT station or bus interchange.

and bulid bus lane road that are shortcut links, to skip key roads or junction where a lot of traffic lights.

in short keeps the bus timing below 15min to 10min everyday.

carbikebus SG

and bulid bus lane road that are shortcut links, to skip key roads or junction where a lot of traffic lights.

in short keeps the bus timing below 15min to 10min everyday.

Timings cannot under 10 mins for every svc la,Full day bus lane i support

dupdup77 SG

Frankly speaking, information display panels on bus is a waste of taxpayers' money. Nowadays it is no longer as useful as in 15 yrs ago where smart phones are not prevalent at that time. Cheers. Thanks.

carbikebus SG

I rather have TV like HK instead

Sbs6750E SG

Bus announcements is really useful IMO. Currently only SGH shuttle have.

John Micheal SG

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SBS3004X SG

and bulid bus lane road that are shortcut links, to skip key roads or junction where a lot of traffic lights.

in short keeps the bus timing below 15min to 10min everyday.

Do you know how far 5 km is? That will cover almost the whole Singapore!

SMB128B SG

I rather have TV like HK instead

You had that before. It was called TVMobile.

SMB128B SG

Don't complain so much la... Other countries want also dont have...

FYI a bus navigation system is 1000000x easier to use than having to whip out ur hp and search sky search sea on the map all by yourself... Or use one of the notoriously outdated/buggy bus apps

FireIce SG

long ago should have liao

though we oso can use apps to check all these

sgbuses SG

This is a state-of-the-art product, just introduced on the market. It doesn't come cheap.

gekpohboy SG

Alternatively, the LTA can provide free Wi-Fi on buses and trains. Much better than this television screen, and probably cheaper also.

Seveneighteightsix SG

Alternatively, the LTA can provide free Wi-Fi on buses and trains. Much better than this television screen, and probably cheaper also.

Agree. Together with the introduction of more buses with USB charger ports, it will be more effective and cheaper than the info display screens. As dupdup77 says, most commuters have smartphones, and they would probably be more likely to check their phones as there are a variety of public transport apps.