Wireless Passenger Service Updates: Machine 2 Machine (M2M) Applications

An increasing number of passenger services, tram networks and bus systems in Europe use telematics to deliver updated schedule information to passengers and enable more-responsive local services.

Two examples are:

  • On-demand bus services on the outskirts of Bologna, Italy
  • The rural areas of Flanders, Belgium

Low population densities do not support regularly scheduled services, so these systems let passengers call in to request rides from buses assigned to specific areas but not specific routes.

Wireless location and communication technologies help coordinate the fleets and optimise bus utilisation whilst keeping passengers updates on your services.

M2M In Use

A short video showing how machine 2 machine actually works and could give you an idea of applications in your business

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