Tag: Buses
Stagecoach trials UK’s first full-sized bus with driverless technology
The UK’s first full-sized bus with driverless technology is being trialled by one of the UK’s biggest transport firms. Stagecoach said the vehicle will use autonomous functions to move around a depot in Manchester. The system uses multiple sensors such as radar, optical cameras and ultrasound to plan a path for the vehicle…
Barclay’s PingIt hooks up with First Buses
Ever got on a bus to find you don't have the right change? Exciting news for commuters outside London as First Buses has done something about it! No, the company hasn't been more heavily regulated by government and ran at a loss as a public service like it always should have been - but First…
London Buses trialling free wifi
Transport for London has announced a trial of wifi on a handful of buses which, if successful, could roll out to thousands of other buses that serve the capital. Pic from here. The technology has been installed on a bus on route 12, between Dulwich and Oxford Circus, and the RV1…
London buses are about to get smarter
Transport for London (TfL) is currently testing a couple of new techie innovations in buses: live maps to show you where you are, and impressively/terrifyingly, a display showing how many seats are free upstairs. Anyone who lives in the capital…
