Chennai Buses to Get Real-Time Arrival Display from March
The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) has started trial runs of real-time bus arrival information through LED display boards installed across the city. The system is expected to become operational from March.
The initiative is part of the Intelligent Transport System (ITS) project, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Under this project, LED boards have been installed at 500 bus stops and 65 bus stands and terminals. The displays will show live bus arrival times based on GPS data from MTC buses and will be integrated with the Chennai One mobile app.
Around 3,000 buses have already been equipped with vehicle tracking devices. After completing testing and trial operations, the system will be extended to cover all MTC buses, helping commuters plan their journeys better and reduce waiting time.
