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3 December 2013

One year ago, the Invercargill City Council (ICC) launched the new Bus Smart service using E3solutions' on-board passenger information system technology. After a very successful launch, the system has been extended to provide greater functionality for the council.

Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) equipment has been installed in all Bus Smart buses to count passengers entering and leaving the buses. This data is combined with route and bus stop data to produce comprehensive reporting that will allow the council to perform advanced route and bus stop trend analysis. It will also allow the council to analyse the arrival/departure times of the buses at each stop to determine if KPIs of the bus operator are met.

“This new technology will enable the council to strategically plan, manage and monitor their investment in bus stops and shelters”, said Keith Chew, Managing Director of E3solutions, “By using this new information to improve the spread and count of bus stops, it will enhance the Bus Smart service and improve passenger satisfaction”.

Force sensors have also been installed in all the buses to monitor passenger comfort during their journey on the buses. “The long term strategic plan for installing this technology is to allow the bus operator to monitor, improve and achieve a consistent and pleasant service on all routes”, said Eddie Cook, the Senior Traffic Management Officer at Invercargill City Council.

18 December 2012

One of the world’s great scenic train trips has just become even better, following the introduction of KiwiRail’s brand new scenic carriages to the iconic TranzAlpine journey between Christchurch and Greymouth.

The Passenger Information Display (PID) system was developed and supplied by E3solutions. The technology features up to 8 high definition LCD screens per carriage, and up to 5 multilingual audio options that passengers can select directly from their seats. All commentaries in the carriages are GPS triggered, ensuring they are played at precise locations during the journey.

The KiwiRail press release can be viewed here.

Since 2010, E3Solutions has been supplying the on-board passenger information systems for KiwiRail carriages. The technology is currently being used in the Coastal Pacific and Northern Explorer carriages.

3 December 2012

The Invercargill City Council (ICC) launched the new Bus Smart service early on Monday morning (December 3, 2012). There are now four looped routes beginning and ending at Bus Smart Central (outside Reading Cinemas in Dee Street). The rebranded buses offer features ranging from free Wi-Fi to 10 per cent fare discounts for people who use the new Bus Smart Cards.

E3Solutions supplied the technology for the on-board passenger information system as well as the electronic busstop signs located at the terminus and road sides. The on-board passenger information system includes state of the art technology such as CCTV cameras, News & Weather, digital advertising, passenger WIFI, next stop announcements and live maps displays.

The ICC press release can be viewed here.

21 August 2012

NZ Bus today announced the upgrade of its Wi-Fi network on the popular Airport Flyer bus services. 

The NZ Bus press release can be viewed here (PDF format).

Since 2009, E3Solutions has provided the on-board passenger information screens and Wi-Fi network on the Airport Flyers. This upgrade to use the latest managed Wi-Fi product by Tomizone will further enhance the entire commuter entertainment package.

E3Solutions provides New Zealand's largest network of public vehicle technology solutions to the transportation industry, enabling video security, digital advertising, incident reporting, infotainment and fleet tracking capabilities.

E3Solutions products are deployed in buses and train carriages across major cities in New Zealand. E3Solutions clients include city councils, bus and train operators looking to provide additional security and to enhance the passenger experience.

Contact: info@e3solutions.net