The next Yarra Trams operator may provide passengers with down-to-the-metre tracking.
Victorian commuters could soon have down-to-the-metre information on how far away their tram is from their stop as the state negotiates a new contract to operate the fleet and network.
Two industry sources, speaking anonymously to detail confidential discussions, said Transdev had impressed decision makers early in negotiations. One source said the company was likely to be competitively priced at a time when the Allan government is looking to rein in spending and manage net debt, currently forecast to hit $177.8 billion by 2027.
Public Transport Users Association spokesman Daniel Bowen said the current information provided to passengers relied on “quite old technology” and there was room for improvement.“It is based on four or five points along the route, and they calculate roughly where the tram is based on whether it’s passed there, so it’s not actually based on GPS and other more accurate technologies,” he said.
On the official website for the tram refranchising, the department said the proposals from the three bidders would focus on “reliability, safety, accessibility, and the provision of real-time information”.
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