Amador County – Amador Transit has acquired new state-of-the-art GPS technology in order to predict real-time bus arrival information, according to an announcement Wednesday from the service provider. The contract with WebTech Wireless outfits the entire local fleet with NextBus GPS Location devices for three years of service, including hosting fees. The technology “gives users access to accurate, real-time bus arrival information via their cell phones, Smartphones or from any computer connected to the internet,” according to the release from WebTech. “We look forward to working with Amador Transit to demonstrate the real benefits that NextBus can bring to smaller, regional transit providers," said Owen Moore, COO of WebTech Wireless. The upgrade serves to further enhance the fleet of 15 buses and trolleys on 21 regular and seasonal routes throughout the county. “We're in business to serve the residents and visitors of Amador County, and providing a seamless system to announce the arrival of the next bus is a key element of our system. We've recently opened a new Transit Center, which is the public hub of our operations, and the NextBus system will be a major feature of that facility," said Amador Transit's Executive Director, James A. Means. WebTech Wireless is a self-described “leading provider of vehicle fleet location-based services (LBS) and telematics technology.” The company is based in Canada. More information on the upgrades will be available shortly through Amador Transit. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wednesday, 10 March 2010 17:00
Amador Transit Acquires New Bus Arrival GPS Technology
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Amador County – Amador Transit has acquired new state-of-the-art GPS technology in order to predict real-time bus arrival information, according to an announcement Wednesday from the service provider. The contract with WebTech Wireless outfits the entire local fleet with NextBus GPS Location devices for three years of service, including hosting fees. The technology “gives users access to accurate, real-time bus arrival information via their cell phones, Smartphones or from any computer connected to the internet,” according to the release from WebTech. “We look forward to working with Amador Transit to demonstrate the real benefits that NextBus can bring to smaller, regional transit providers," said Owen Moore, COO of WebTech Wireless. The upgrade serves to further enhance the fleet of 15 buses and trolleys on 21 regular and seasonal routes throughout the county. “We're in business to serve the residents and visitors of Amador County, and providing a seamless system to announce the arrival of the next bus is a key element of our system. We've recently opened a new Transit Center, which is the public hub of our operations, and the NextBus system will be a major feature of that facility," said Amador Transit's Executive Director, James A. Means. WebTech Wireless is a self-described “leading provider of vehicle fleet location-based services (LBS) and telematics technology.” The company is based in Canada. More information on the upgrades will be available shortly through Amador Transit. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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