Intelligent transportation systems, automated fare collection, and transit analytics provider Vix Technology will deploy next-stop audio announcements and on-vehicle displays on Translink’s bus fleet.

Scheduled to launch in early 2025, this innovative project has the potential to include up to 1,000 buses, both new and used.

With the Public Service Vehicles (Accessible Information) Regulations requiring that buses must have visual information displays that meet a range of criteria, Vix aims to support customers like Translink with updating their vehicles to ensure compliance.

This initiative not only meets regulatory standards but also enhances the overall user journey.

The solution Vix is rolling out for Translink encompasses a range of hardware and software components, including TFT on-vehicle displays, LED displays, and hearing loops, which facilitate next-stop audio announcements for passengers with hearing aids.

The diverse displays and range of sizes and configurations will enable Vix to equip all six different bus types. The installation will be carried out by Vix’s partner network, with ongoing maintenance services provided by the in-house Vix team.

This is a large-scale project for Vix, continuing an ongoing partnership with Translink. With the potential for deployment on its entire bus fleet, this project will significantly enhance the accessibility and convenience of public transport services for the 1.5 million passengers who use Translink’s services every week.

Ruth Mulholland, Programme Manager for Translink, commented: “As part of Translink’s commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible public transport network, our ongoing partnership with Vix has been integral to delivering technology that enhances the customer experience.

“The expansion of audio visual next stop announcements across our bus fleet marks a significant investment in ensuring that customers can travel with ease and confidence. Providing clear, accurate, and timely travel information to every passenger is vital to supporting Translink’s vision of a more connected and customer-focused public transport network.”

This deployment is Vix’s largest next-stop audio announcement project to date, and the first to involve hearing loop installations. With the introduction of these new features, Vix aims to make bus journeys more user-friendly and seamless for all passengers.

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