In a contract worth US$59 million, German telematics specialist Init is to supply a fleet management system for iBus, one of the largest public transport projects in Canada currently being launched by Société de Transport de Montréal (STM). STM, the main transit authority in the second most important economic region in Canada is modernising and enhancing its operations over the next few years. At the heart of this is a fleet management and real-time passenger information system with state-of-the-art vehicle
In a contract worth US$59 million, German telematics specialist 511 INIT is to supply a fleet management system for iBus, one of the largest public transport projects in Canada currently being launched by 4335 Société de Transport de Montréal (STM).
STM, the main transit authority in the second most important economic region in Canada is modernising and enhancing its operations over the next few years. At the heart of this is a fleet management and real-time passenger information system with state-of-the-art vehicle location, on-board computers for all of the 1,900 vehicles, audible announcements and displays in the vehicles, displays at the bus stops, and installation of a digital mobile radio system. STM’s 400 million passengers will benefit from real-time provision of data for online passenger information via the internet, mobile phones and smart phone apps.
The system will be supplied and installed by Init’s Canadian subsidiary and, says the company, not only will STM's passengers know exactly when buses are arriving and therefore be able to better plan their journeys, but the transport operator itself will also gain flexibility and transparency.
"It means that we will be informed in real time about the traffic situation as well as the location and the status of the vehicles. This will enable us to react to disruptions. We can therefore increase the efficiency of vehicle use", pointed out STM senior manager of public affairs Odile Paradis.
"Montreal is an absolute flagship project for us. We are sure that STM will have soon the most modern fleet management and real-time information system in North America", comments CSO of Init Jürgen Greschner.
STM, the main transit authority in the second most important economic region in Canada is modernising and enhancing its operations over the next few years. At the heart of this is a fleet management and real-time passenger information system with state-of-the-art vehicle location, on-board computers for all of the 1,900 vehicles, audible announcements and displays in the vehicles, displays at the bus stops, and installation of a digital mobile radio system. STM’s 400 million passengers will benefit from real-time provision of data for online passenger information via the internet, mobile phones and smart phone apps.
The system will be supplied and installed by Init’s Canadian subsidiary and, says the company, not only will STM's passengers know exactly when buses are arriving and therefore be able to better plan their journeys, but the transport operator itself will also gain flexibility and transparency.
"It means that we will be informed in real time about the traffic situation as well as the location and the status of the vehicles. This will enable us to react to disruptions. We can therefore increase the efficiency of vehicle use", pointed out STM senior manager of public affairs Odile Paradis.
"Montreal is an absolute flagship project for us. We are sure that STM will have soon the most modern fleet management and real-time information system in North America", comments CSO of Init Jürgen Greschner.
