THE hassle of waiting endlessly for a bus will soon be a thing of the past across England.
is introducing live real-time tracking of buses across the nation.
Public transport users will be able to see exactly where there bus is currentlyCredit: Alamy
Feature is being rolled out to areas across England on Google MapsCredit: Alamy
While highly populated areas like have long enjoyed the ability to keep tabs on their , small towns and rural areas have had to rely on old inconsistent timetables and guesswork.
The move comes as part of a new partnership between Google and the Government.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the shake-up will mean people no longer need to “stand and hope” for a bus to turn up.
“Passengers should not be left guessing when their bus will turn up, no matter where they live,” she told the i Paper .
“Passengers will know exactly where their bus is and when it will arrive, so they can leave home at the right moment rather than standing at a stop and hoping.
“This is a step towards a more joined-up transport network fit for the modern day, whether you’re in a city centre or a rural village.”
The feature is expected to roll out onto Maps gradually.
It comes as the Government announces that tap-and-go travel across buses, trains, and trams will benefit more cities and towns across England.
Local leaders are are being granted more powers for contactless travel, allowing them to copy the sorts of seamless systems already in place in areas like Liverpool, London and Nottingham.
“For too long, getting from A to B has been more complicated than it needs to be,” the Transport Secretary added.
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