Mobile Onboard has release Beam Next Stop, a ‘talking bus’ system that has been developed entirely in-house.
Beam Next Stop is designed to compete with existing similar products on price, simplicity and versatility, and passengers’ needs have been considered throughout its creation.
A standout aspect of Beam Next Stop is the inclusion of personal announcements for each passenger.
They can be accessed directly on smartphones, and users need only set their destination to get individual alerts as the bus approaches it. No app must be downloaded.
Personalised smartphone access works in tandem with onboard screens and Beam Next Stop can also offer additional information, such as walking directions to nearby amenities.
An advanced speech generation engine produces high-quality audio announcements, while there is also support for pre-recorded messages.
Additional announcements can be added to specified locations, which is ideal for highlighting railway stations, amenities, sponsored stops, attractions and the termini.
Beam Next Stop is available as an integrated add-on to Mobile Onboard’s Beam wi-fi systems, giving for a cost-effective solution while eliminating the requirement for a separate next stop announcement system.
