GPS and real-time tracking coming to Nanaimo buses Apr 2, 2018 1:10 PM

NANAIMO — Catching an RDN Transit bus will hopefully be less of a guessing game after new GPS technology is installed.

Currently, the entire fleet of main buses and four community buses are being upgraded to let riders see exactly where any of their buses are at any given time and when they’ll be at their scheduled stop. New signs will also be installed at bus hubs around the city with accurate arrival times.

Daniel Pearce, the District’s director of transportation, said it will hopefully take away the fear and stress of trying to catch a bus.

“When you know exactly where the bus is, it’s not going to be much of a guessing game. It makes it more reliable and it’s going to make it easier for our riders.”