Allowing customers to track bus locations is only one benefit of the technology, as field supervisors are also able to use the data to reduce bus delays and bunching. Wireless data modems that make use of the Sprint cellular network are installed on buses to transmit location data to servers in real time.
The system harnesses global positioning satellite technology previously installed on buses as part of the automated voice annunciation system. Signage has been posted at bus stops scheduled to go live on CTA's Bus Tracker system on April 7, 2008.ĬTA customers will be able to track the location of buses along the aforementioned routes by visiting using a Web-enabled computer or cell phone.īus Tracker is powered by Clever Devices’ BusTime technology.
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