Research state: Opportunity
Horizon scan, innovation. Visual and acoustic information on public buses in Madrid
This project led to the installation of visual and audio information devices that help the visually impaired and the hearing impaired navigate public transport bus networks in Madrid. The devices are installed at bus stops and inside buses. Commuters receive information about bus arrival times and routes at the station, and on the bus they are made aware of when they reach their stop through the on-bus communication devices. The system also allows for smartphone users to receive the relevant travel information on their phone via Bluetooth.
Company: Empresa municipal de transportes de Madrid (EMT)
Components: audio and visual bus information devices, Bluetooth