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You may also visit the Preston Bus website.

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When using public transport in Preston you may notice something a little special about Preston bus stops!

Realtime

What is realtime and how will it help me ?

Realtime is a new system to provide up-to-the-minute information about your local Preston Bus service and when it will arrive at your stop. The realtime next bus information system will keep passengers better informed and will give buses priority if they are delayed at selected junctions. Seventy-five stops throughout Preston have been fitted with displays which will tell passengers when the next Preston Bus services are due, and give predicted arrival times if the bus is expected to be late.
In addition to the on-street displays, information will also be available in the future from many other stops, by telephone and on the Internet, and by mobile phone text message.

How does it work ?

The system works by tracking the location of all Preston Bus' services using Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology. This information is then sent from the bus to the signs that tell you when your bus is due, and to other information outlets. If the bus is running late it will communicate directly with traffic signals en-route, where possible allowing the bus priority by extending the time the signal is green, or reducing the amount of time the bus has to wait for the next green phase.

Operators at Preston Bus and in the Traffic Control Centre will be able to see the location of the buses and be better able to respond to incidents affecting bus services and traffic generally. Data from the system will also be used to help refine bus timetables and improve bus service reliability.

Partners

Lancashire County Council and Preston Bus have worked closely together to develop the project. The realtime system is another example of the joint working arrangements which involve major expenditure to deliver improvements to the quality of the services that we provide