A bus that comes when you want it.

Looks at a new program called "Buses4U" being promoted by the Surrey County Council. Receipt of a grant from the Department of Transport to provide residents in some parts of the county with the ability to book a bus by texting or using a cellphone up to 30 minutes in advance; Example of combining t...

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Publicado en:	New Statesman Vol. 133; no. 4677; pp. 19 - 20
Autor principal:	Monro, Alexander
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	New Statesman Ltd. 3/1/2004
Materias:	Mobile communication systems Cell phones Text messages Communications industries Buses Technology & state Rural transportation Surrey (England). County Council United Kingdom
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Sumario:	Looks at a new program called "Buses4U" being promoted by the Surrey County Council. Receipt of a grant from the Department of Transport to provide residents in some parts of the county with the ability to book a bus by texting or using a cellphone up to 30 minutes in advance; Example of combining technology with social need.