Heathrow buses get an update

Passengers at Heathrow will benefit from a £500,000 investment to modernise and improve the bus service between all of the terminals and the long stay and business car parks.  This includes the introduction of GPS tracking technology and new passenger information screens.

An LED screen has been installed at each of the 30 bus stops en-route to provide greater clarity and peace of mind to passengers by giving live updates on when the next bus will arrive and where it is going.  Audio technology will also be enabled in time for the summer holidays so that the information is read out to passengers as well.

In addition, the buses that cover the routes have received a make-over with new flat screens inside to provide journey information, while the LED screens on the front will now update automatically.

The flat screens inside the buses currently inform passengers of the current location and final destination.  Additional uses are also being planned for the five-minute content slot for the future, including highlighting special offers and promotions from Heathrow’s retailers, information on airport parking, news and entertainment. www.baa.com

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