Delhi govt, Google join hands to provide real-time bus data

A user will get information of all the routes and bus stops, arrival and departure time in real-time, and even bus (route) numbers.

State transport minister Kailash Gahlot said on Wednesday that the Delhi government has collaborated with Google to launch a system to enable commuters to track bus locations, arrival and departure times, and routes on real-time basis on their mobile phones.

With this move, Delhi will join the league of global cities where real-time data of all buses is being incorporated onto the Google Maps platform, said state transport minister Kailash Gahlot. (REUTERS)

“With this move, Delhi will join the league of global cities where real-time data of all buses is being incorporated onto the Google Maps platform... static and dynamic location data of Delhi buses will be available for passengers in real-time,” said a press statement issued by Gahlot’s office. It did not say when the project will be launched.

A user will get information of all the routes and bus stops, arrival and departure time in real-time, and even bus (route) numbers. They will also get updates about delays, which will cut wait times and crowding at bus stops, said the statement.

“Open Google Maps... enter destination and tap the ‘Go’ icon or separately enter the ‘Source’ and ‘Destination’... tap the ‘transit’ icon (the little tram) to view times, bus numbers, routes and real-time arrival info... Tapping a recommended route lets you view information on the stops. Tap the bus stop to see a listing of all arriving buses, where relevant real-time information is depicted by the green or red beacon,” said the statement.

“We would like to thank DIMTS and the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology in Delhi for their partnership in this integration,” said Ramesh Nagarajan, director product management, Google.