TransLink Rolls Out Real-Time Transport Tracking App
Brisbanites, wondering when your bus is coming is a thing of the past.
Love it or hate it, catching public transport is part of most Brisbanites' daily routines. And for those who find it a drag — i.e. almost everyone — much of that comes down to waiting for buses and wondering why they never seem to show up on time. You know the feeling.
That's now a thing of the past — well, the wondering part, at least. Solving the issue of congested roads is a much, much harder task to tackle, as is fixing the chaos that descends upon the streets during a storm. For now, you'll just have to be content with being able to find out exactly how far away your bus is.
As of May 7, TransLink has rolled out real-time tracking for bus and ferry services in Brisbane, which means their website and the MyTransLink mobile app now provide up-to-date data provided by GPS, rather than just spitting out the times listed on the standard timetable. Electronic displays at busway stations will also use the same system.
At the moment, trains aren't included, although they're normally a bit more reliable anyway. What eager commuters will need, of course, is enough battery left on your phone so you can check the app while you're waiting at the bus stop.
For more information, visit the TransLink website.
Via Courier Mail.
Image: Visit Brisbane.
