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Article: ACS Signs Contract for Real-Time Passenger Information System with San Mateo County Transit.
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- Information Technology Newsweekly
- Article date:
- November 3, 2009
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Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS) has been selected by San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) to install a Predictive Bus Arrival / Departure System (PADS) system to provide real-time bus arrival/departure information to their customers via the Web, telephone systems, and on dynamic message signs at major SamTrans terminals.
Utilizing Global Positioning System (commonly referred to as GPS) reports from SamTrans buses, the new system will provide riders with updated and real-time schedule information increasing their overall experience. Bus arrival and departure information will be delivered to message signs located at the Daly City, Millbrae and ...