Mary Upton
Question:207 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 362 of 15 October 2002 the position on the matter. [32296/04]
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Dublin Bus implemented mobile phone based text-messaging that provides next service information about its routes. I understand it has been very successful. Dublin Bus has plans for automatic vehicle location technology that will enable real time passenger information.
Earlier this year Irish Rail implemented a mobile phone based text service that provides next arrival information for DART services. This information in real time is also available through the Irish Rail website.
Real time passenger information is an integral part of the Luas system and has been available at Luas stops since its launch earlier this year.