Dubai Residents To Get Quicker Real-Time Updates From RTA Soon; Here’s How

Are you a resident of Dubai who travels by public transport? If your answer is yes then chances are that you are constantly trying to keep up with the bus updates in Dubai. However, it’s now going to be easier for you to plan your trips, as the Dubai Roads And Transport Authority have joined hands with the American transit data provider, Swiftly. This has been done to improve the accuracy of the transport authority’s Real-Time Passenger Information System. Here’s everything you might want to know about this transport-related development in Dubai.

Dubai RTA Better Real-Time Updates

#RTA has partnered with Swiftly, an American transit data service provider, to enhance the accuracy of RTA’s Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) system and improve passenger information, customer satisfaction, and public transport usage by providing instant updates on bus…

— RTA (@rta_dubai) October 2, 2024

Keeping up with the real-time updates on the Dubai RTA buses is going to be a lot easier now. We say this because commuters will now be able to get access to real-time bus locations, traffic information, delays, and even service disruption. As reported by Khaleej Times, this will be available on several applications, such as the Dubai RTA App and even the third-party journey planner platforms. So, with the announcement, passengers will be able to plan their schedule accordingly, as they will know exactly when they must reach the bus stop in order to avoid waiting for too long. Moreover, it’s also going to help them avoid missing buses.

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They Are Collaborating With Swiftly

Using advanced big data technology for enhancing the bus arrival prediction, this has been done to create customer awareness of any delays that may happen due to traffic conditions. In fact, with the partnership, there’s been a 24% improvement in the accuracy of the estimated time of arrival. This means, more passengers will be able to plan their bus journeys and even have a seamless experience with the Dubai RTA. So, since it is just the beginning, one can expect that it’s going to improve the passenger experience for millions of riders.

You might want to keep this update in mind if you wish to keep up with real-time updates from the Dubai RTA.

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