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DUBLIN BUS has launched a new service which allows people to check the time of the next bus via an iPhone app, text message and a new website.
The service covers all 5,ooo Dublin Bus stops. Each stop has a unique identification number which passengers can use to track the arrival of the next bus to that stop.
The arrival information can be reached on transportforireland.ie or dublinbus.ie/rtpi and the free iPhone app is available via the App Store. An Android version will be available from the end of November.
For bus arrival details by text, send a message with the bus stop number (found under the Dublin Bus logo on the top of stops and shelters) or the route number to 53035. Texts cost 30 cent per message received, though network operator charges may also apply.
The initiative comes from the National Transport Authority, with technical assistance from Dublin City Council.
Real time on-street electronic signs are being rolled out across Dublin, with 270 already in place, and are also tested in Cork. They are due to launch in Galway, Limerick and Waterford next year.
Bus Éireann is due to launch a similar real time passenger information system early next year and the National Transport Authority says that information for other bus and rail providers will follow.
Minister of State for Public and Commuter Transport Alan Kelly said that the new technology “forms part of government policy for the better integration of transport systems”.
“Providing more user friendly and accurate travel information is a key element of our policy,” Kelly said.
Meanwhile, National Transport Authority CEO Gerry Murphy said the organised is “very pleased to have developed” the service, adding:
We are working with Bus Éireann, Irish Rail, Luas and private bus operators to join the Transport for Ireland service, to offer a truly integrated information system for users.We will bring all strands of public transport information together into one readily accessible system whereby everyone nationwide will be able to access and plan their journeys including real time arrival information through a single site: TransportforIreland.ie.
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I hope other Countries follow their lead.
@mary reape: The smaller the “empire ” gets the better, although I can’t see the likes of Australia, New Zealand and Canada following.
@Charlie: Australia will follow. Unfortunately, there is talk of waiting till Liz Windsor dies. Barbados shows that you can move at your own pace, not be dictated to by the happenstance of a woman in a foreign country. The next federal Labor government will move towards a republic and hopefully a new flag.
@mary reape: Perhaps Charles will also be present to hand back the keys here after the border poll.
Well done to our fellow independent from Britain brothers and sisters
@Mattress Dick: we aren’t all independent yet
Congratulations Barbados, hopefully our whole country will be joining you in the near future
@Gary Egan: Xi Jinping rubbing his hands together in de background
They got there independence in 1966. They’re still a member of the commonwealth. Queen removed as head of state which is only a figure head role a bit like Higgins.
@Karl Pinker: Oh like a democratically elected senior legislator?
@Stephen Deegan: The new president of Barbados wasn’t elected, though.
@Karl Pinker: Higgins is directly elected. The Queen of England is not. Therefore, your comparison is entirely false.
@Earth Traveller: she was elected. They have a different system to ours but she was elected according to their laws ie by two-thirds majority of their parliamentarians
@workhorse of health: Yes, you’re correct. But it is also worth mentioning that 96% of the assembly members who elected her belong to the same political party. To some that would seem more like an appointment than an election. Barbados has a senate, but all its members are appointed by the president. Oh, and the politicians can change the constitution without a referendum. The new system doesn’t seem to be any more democratic than the previous one.
@Earth Traveller: They are following the british system. Unelected upper chamber, appointment by prime minister or by birthright!! And at least they have a written constitution. I’m not saying I agree with their system, I actually think we are lucky in Ireland that the people control the constitution, President and Dáil.
@Earth Traveller: They managed a peaceful transition and if they avoid the nightmare of a civil war, they can only progress. Wishing them a bright future.
@Liam MacSuibhne:, Canada new Zealand , Australia still more independent than Ireland. We’re part of the United States of Europe
The red legs in Barbados are rejoicing,the sun is slowly setting on the oppressive empire
A nation once again. We will join you soon to leave the the tide of colonial firmly at englands shore..
Next step is to leave the dustbin that is the commonwealth.
@Leadóg:
They will probably stay under that Umbrella for a while.
God, what a bunch of sour people you all are. I’m a proud Irishman but I don’t define my identity by hating Britain. If you all truly reflect modern Irish identity then we haven’t progressed at all. I love Ireland, I love Europe, I love the USA and Britain. In their own way they have all contributed to progress in the world. If Barbados is to succeed it would do well to remember it’s heritage. BTW Britain was the first country in the world to abolish slavery.
Long live the Republic of Barbados and those whom walk upon it’s land !
@Gary Mullen: whom?
Why use that?
Check back in in 5-10 years and just watch the way levels of poverty and corruption go through the roof.
Happens all the time.
Congratulations on the transition Barbados on becoming a Republic. However, they are Bajan, not Barbadian. Spent a long holiday there, one of the best places, Banks beer, hot sauce, rum, ear to ear smiles. Sunshine der be strait sometin outya dream
..but you say nothing in the report about Rihanna and how she’s has become a hero?
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