2. NextBuses delivers next departures for that location Customer selects location Takes the Traveline SMS service and puts it onto mobile internet devices . . Works on all smart mobile phone operating systems What is NextBuses ?
3. What is NextBuses ? Includes Location search by various means, A map to help selection & search, Real Time Data where this is available Gives more departures. Avoids SMS charges . . NextBuses API
4. What is NextBuses API? NextBuses API delivers next departures for that location Third Party application determines and delivers bus stop location A platform from which third parties can develop information services . .
5. What is NextBuses API? Five new info services Four more pending Tend to have richer functionality e.g. Maps, Location Awareness . . But May be limited to individual Mobile Phone Operating system
6. Go to Mobile Phone Operators Home Page, Select Travel , then NextBuses. ( Orange 3, TMobile) Text “Traveline” to 84268 www.mytraveline.mobi . . Where can I find NextBuses? Or Go to Iphone Apps Store – NextBuses and MyBus Go to Android Market – CatchthatBus and Transicast UK
7. Establishing NextBuses 2008 March – developing the idea reaching consensus October - Finalising the plan December - system into test 2009 January - NextBuses goes live May thru November – live on Orange, 3, and T Mobile December NextBuses API into test 2010 March - NextBuses API released April - first Iphone Apps to market
15. What Users Tell Us 46% of all feedback rated the service (78% of those commenting said they liked it) 48% Would like a richer user interface and suggested development options 24% identified some poor data or bus service