Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008
712 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Transport the status of the real-time passenger information programme for Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann; when this project will be fully functioning; if funding for this project is secure in view of budgetary shortfalls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30791/08]
View answerI understand that Dublin Bus is currently proceeding with the installation of an automatic vehicle location system (AVLS), which will enable real time passenger information to be provided via mobile phone and the Internet. My Department approved funding of €10.36 million towards the cost of this project which is due to be completed in 2011. I understand that Dublin Bus, building on the AVLS, is considering the installation of real time passenger information displays at bus stops. The position in relation to Bus Éireann is that they have completed the installation of Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) equipment on its fleet and are providing Real Time Passenger Information on their web site, on a limited trial basis, as well as having it available on mobile phones, and that a real time ‘Arrivals Screen' has been installed in the main bus depot in Dublin.
