PHOTO
Roads and Transport Authority – Majdi Abu Zaid:
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started to run real-time updates of bus timetables on Google Maps in collaboration with Google Inc. As such, Dubai has become the first city in the Middle East to use open data in public transport at par with 100 smart cities across the globe.
“Linking and providing instant updates of bus schedules on Google Platform will help public transport riders and keep them informed of bus timetables, especially in the event of an anticipated early departure or late arrival. Such updates will enable them to better plan their journeys and minimise potential complaints from changes in timetables for unavoidable reasons,” said Khaled Al Awadi, Director of Transportation Systems at RTA’s Public Transport Agency.
“Previously, Google Maps used to display fixed RTA bus timetables without any updates, which might disrupt the journeys of bus riders. The new initiative aims to overcome delays or early arrival of buses for emergency factors thanks to instant updates now provided. Accordingly, riders will be aware of their revised journey times. Real-time updates are run using GTFS-RT system (General Transit Feed Specification - Realtime).
“Google Maps are commonly used and are extremely popular worldwide. The initiative is in line with our leaders' efforts to cater to the needs of Dubai residents, especially riders of public transport; the backbone of people mobility in Dubai. It serves many other strategic goals of RTA such as ‘Smart Dubai,’ ‘People Happiness’ and ‘Advance RTA,’ he concluded.
-Ends-
© Press Release 2020Disclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. This website is not responsible for, and does not control, such external content. This content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither this website nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this press release.
The press release is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Neither this website nor our affiliates shall be liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the content, or for any actions taken by you in reliance thereon. You expressly agree that your use of the information within this article is at your sole risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website, its parent company, its subsidiaries, its affiliates and the respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, advertisers, content providers and licensors will not be liable (jointly or severally) to you for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages, including without limitation, lost profits, lost savings and lost revenues, whether in negligence, tort, contract or any other theory of liability, even if the parties have been advised of the possibility or could have foreseen any such damages.
