Hobart is the latest city introducing real-time tracking and information for its public transport system, with the new technology rolling out state-wide on buses.
Tracking is now available for Hobart bus services operated by Kinetic and Metro Tasmania, plus the Derwent Ferries service between Hobart and Bellerive.
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“Real-time tracking puts up-to-the-minute public transport information in the palm of your hand, so you can see how far away your bus or ferry is,” transport minister Eric Abetz says.
“It offers peace-of-mind by showing exactly when your bus or ferry is arriving. Public transport customers can use the interactive map to find their bus stop location and see approaching buses, as well as how many minutes away each bus is from the selected stop.”
The new service will play a large part in the governments plan to offer a more reliable, convenient and accessible public transport network for all Tasmanians.
“This initiative builds on our commitment through the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future to improve public transport for Tasmanians. This includes delivering a new state-wide smart ticketing system and providing half-price fares until 30 June 2025,” Abetz says.
“The Government is working with public transport operators and transport technology provider Mattersoft to complete the rollout of the integrated real-time tracking platform across the state.”
The government is also working with Google to get real-time tracking on the Google Maps app as soon as possible and Metro is in the process of updating its app to include real time information as part of its journey planner.