INIT Australia has announced a new strategic partnership with Tasmania’s department of state growth to implement real time passenger information technology across the state’s bus services.
The partnership will use INIT’s expertise through Mattersoft, which is part of the INIT Group, to provide innovative fleet management systems that will enhance public transport services and operational efficiency.
Under the agreement, INIT will deliver a solution designed to optimise Tasmania’s public transport infrastructure. Mattersoft’s advanced software platform, a key component of this solution, will provide real-time data and planning tools to help streamline operations, ensuring greater reliability, passenger satisfaction and sustainability.
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Tasmanian transport minister Eric Abetz says that live tracking of bus and ferry services will be introduced state-wide from December, with the initiative to be powered by Mattersoft’s advanced transport management technology.
The new system will allow passengers to access real-time updates on bus and ferry arrivals, delays and service changes, marking a significant step in improving public transport accessibility and convenience for Tasmanians.
As well as meeting the Tasmanian government’s vision for modern, efficient and sustainable public transport, INIT Australia and New Zealand sales manager Shane Bedford says Mattersoft’s innovative technology is built to enhance key functions.
“This partnership marks a significant step forward in modernising Tasmania’s public transport system,” Bedford says.
“By leveraging our advanced cloud technology, we aim to enhance operational efficiency and passenger satisfaction, ensuring that Tasmanians have access to reliable and real-time transport information.”
The technology will help enhance real-time passenger information, route and schedule optimisation and data-driven decision making.
INIT’s Mattersoft platform, a state-of-the-art web-based Software-as-a-Service solution, is set to benefit transport management with its user-friendly interface and powerful backend capabilities.
This cloud-based system enables supervisors to access critical information and control functions from any device with an up-to-date browser, eliminating the need for specialised hardware.
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