China set to adopt smart transport technology   

交通部：公交车须实时提供车辆拥挤情况信息

昨天，交通运输部发布《城市公共交通智能化应用示范工程建设指南》，在乘客出行信息服务方面，要求交通部门应通过网站、移动终端、电子信息屏等方式，向乘客提供车辆位置、车辆到站预报、车辆拥挤情况、道路路况、交通管制等信息。[查看全文]

(ECNS) -- China's Ministry of Transport on Wednesday announced a guideline to adopt an intelligent public transport system to improve efficiency and reduce traffic congestion.

Real-time information should be easily accessible via websites, electronic boards, apps and hotlines, the ministry said. Citizens are also encouraged to make suggestions, comments and complaints about public transport service.

In the future, citizens waiting for buses can use their smartphones to find out updated arrival times, and also whether buses are jammed with passengers.

Beijing has already launched an app that provides real-time departure and arrival information for 125 of the more than 1,000 bus routes in the city.