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.
The existing basic dot matrix display vs the LCD panel to be tested as part of the PIDS trial. (Photo: LTA)
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.
