DART Adding New Tech to Aid Riders
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit is rolling out new technology that simplifies tracking buses so riders know exactly when the next bus will arrive at their chosen stop.
Previously, bus tracking was only available on the DART GoPass stand-alone app, at DART.org, by texting 41411, or on kiosks and transit center digital dashboards. Now, however, riders can track buses on Google Maps, the Transit app, and other apps, removing a significant barrier and streamlining the ability to catch a ride.
“One of our strategic goals is for more people to use and rely on DART because its services are attractive and convenient,” said Dr. Julius Smith, DART vice president and chief information officer, in a press release. “To do that, we will continue to do all we can to deliver information directly to our riders in new and expanded ways. Our hope is for riders to be better able to plan their journeys, reducing uncertainty and minimizing wait times.”
DART said that board members had pushed for the expansion to provide easy more riders with easy access to real-time vehicle locations, arrival time predictions, and alerts such as detours and cancellations.
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