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TextMyBus - Find Your Bus Times By Text MessageA new service
which is nowavailable allows travellers to find out the times of
the next buses to arrive at their stop by text message.
Find out how the system operates by downloading the TextMyBus
brochure below.
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(This will open in a new window) TextMyBus FAQsQ. What is a bus
stop code? A. Every bus stop in Jersey has now been allocated a
four-digit numeric code.
Q. How do I find my bus stop number?A. Your bus stop number is
painted on the road next to your bus stop.A complete list of codes
for each bus route is also available on the MyBus website (external
website - opens in a new window).
Q. What number do I send the text to?A. Your text should be sent
to the number 66556.
Q. What should I put in the text?A. You need only enter the code
number of the bus stop you wish to depart from.
Q. How much will the text cost me?A. The cost is your network
provider's standard SMS message rate.
Q. What information will I receive back?A. You will receive back
the departure times of the next few buses (within the next 2 hours)
that call at your stop, with the route number and destination of
each service.
Q. Can I get the times for buses later in the day? A. If you
have a WAP enabled mobile phone you can look up the times of later
buses on specific routes via the online bus timetables. The text
messaging service will reply with a minimum of the next two buses
in the next 2 hours that will arrive at your stop that day.
Q. What is a real-time departure time?A. The real-time departure
time is a prediction of when the next bus will arrive at your stop
based on its current location. This works by tracking the position
of buses using GPS (Global Positioning System) and using this
information to calculate the time of departure from the stops on
the bus route.
Q. What happens if a stop is shared by two or more bus routes?A.
The information received back by text will also include the route
number and destinations of the next two buses that will pass that
stop, along with the time that they will depart.
If you want to know information about a specific bus route,
enter the bus stop code followed by a space and then the service
number, e.g." 2323 1 ". The message you receive will indicate only
those buses on the route you require.
Q. Is this service covered by all the networks?A. Please check
with your mobile phone provider that TextMyBus is available on your
network.
Q. Are school buses covered by this service?A. Yes. On the
return message, they will be identified by their individual 3 digit
service number together with the words "School Service" in place of
the destination.
Q. Do I have to register for this service?A. No, the service is
available to everyone.
Q. What happens if I dont receive a reply?A. In the unlikely
event of this occurring, it could be for a number of reasons: You
may have run out of credit or your message inbox may be full check
these if you have a problem. The network signal may not be strong
enough to send or receive as coverage may be weak in some parts of
the island. If your network provider is experiencing technical
difficulties, then you may not receive a reply.
If you require route information, telephone the Connex
Information Office on [01534] 877772 and they will be able to
provide you with scheduled times.
Q. What happens if my text is delayed?A. The speed of a returned
text message cannot be guaranteed by Transport and Technical
Services - this will be dependant on your service provider.
Q. Can visitors to Jersey use this service?A. Visitors to Jersey
can use this service by manually selecting a local area network
through the roaming function on their mobile phone.
How the new Real Time Information System benefits the operatorA
new real time information system has been installed to enhance the
management of bus operations. The real time information system
allows the operator to monitor the location of buses on the routes
they are covering and predict when the buses will arrive at their
next stop. The system allows real-time departure times to be shown
on the display screens at Liberation Station and through the text
messaging system, so passengers will know exactly when to expect
the next bus at their stop, as well as providing valuable
operational information. ACIS Tandata has developed similar systems
for bus services in the UK and is currently providing the flight
arrivals and departures information for Jersey Airport.How it
works: The real-time information system works by tracking the
position of buses using GPS (Global Positioning System). This
information is used to predict the time of departure from the stops
on the bus route, giving a real-time departure time. The GPS works
through a system of satellites. The satellites signal the location
of the bus to the on-board computer. This information is then
communicated via the radio infrastructure, usually a transmission
mast, to the central computer. The computer then converts the data
into real-time information and passes it on to other applications,
such as the SMS messaging service and information screens at
Liberation Station. Request email notification of the latest
Transport & Technical Services in the Buses Section Quick
LinksBus timetables (Opens in a new window)
See AlsoObtaining a Badge to Drive a PSV Coach or Bus
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