Bus users can now track where their next ride is on a new online service. Photo/File
Rotorua Cityride users can now track where their bus is with the introduction of real-time bus tracking technology.
TrackABus allows anyone to view the current location of buses across any of Rotorua's 11 bus routes on their phone at www.baybus.co.nz.
Users can simply click their desired route to access the real-time information.
A recent visit and service from a TrackABus has increased the speed and refresh rate and ultimately the reliability of the technology.
Bay of Plenty Regional Council Public Transport Committee chairman Lyall Thurston said it was all about the reliability of information.
"The ability to check that your bus is running to schedule is important for our passengers and being able to do so on your phone while walking to the bus stop is especially handy," he said.
The functionality is also available on the Whakatane Bayhopper buses and the council said they looked forward to introducing a similar feature in Tauranga in 2018.
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