Live transport info on your phone

TRANSPORT chiefs are launching an innovative new system that will allow bus and tram users to instantly get live information for their local bus and tram service sent straight to their mobile phone.

South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) has developed new technology to allow customers to view live departures for their local stop, to plan their journey and to check for bus and tram service disruptions in their local area.

Dubbed YourStop, the service, which was launched this week, allows customers at a bus stop in Rotherham to scan a QR code with their mobile phone, which will instantly be diverted to the latest travel information for that particular bus stop.

David Young, SYPTE Deputy Interim Director General, said: “Previously customers were directed to general timetable and travel information.

“What YourStop does is to make sure you are instantly directed to the stop information for your actual bus stop. That way you can quickly find out what buses are coming and which is best for you.”