Mary Upton
Question:164 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the provision of real time passenger information on Dublin public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4224/03]
Written Answers. - Passenger Information.
A real time passenger information system is already in place on the DART and on some Dublin Bus services and will form part of the Luas system.
At the request of my Department, the Dublin Transportation Office established a committee on real time passenger information in 2002. Its primary purpose is to recommend an action plan for developing an integrated public transport information strategy for the greater Dublin area including real time passenger information.
As well as my Department and the DTO, the committee consists of representatives of public transport operators, Irish Rail, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, the Railway Procurement Agency, the Private Association of Motor Bus Owners, the Federation of Transport Operators, the National Disability Authority, Dublin City Council and Trinity College Dublin.
I expect to receive the committee's proposals shortly.