Commuters across Hobart can now track their buses and ferries in real time thanks to a long-awaited technology upgrade.
Minister for Transport Eric Abetz said the real-time information is right now available for Kinetic, Metro Tasmania and Derwent Ferries services in the capital.
“Real-time tracking puts up-to-the-minute public transport information in the palm of your hand, so you can see how far away your bus or ferry is,” he said.
“It offers peace-of-mind by showing exactly when your bus or ferry is arriving.”
An interactive map lets people find their bus stop location and see approaching buses, as well as how many minutes away each bus is from the selected stop.
“This is an important step in creating a more reliable, convenient and accessible public transport network for all Tasmanians,” Abetz said.
The rollout will soon spread statewide, with work underway to add to real-time information to platforms like Google Maps.
Metro will also integrate the functionality into its app in the new year.
