OnBoard launched to aid Bengaluru's visually impaired bus passengers
When a bus nears a stop, the user can press the 'Find' button, triggering an audio announcement of the route number through a speaker mounted on the bus. If it matches the intended route, pressing 'Select' alerts the driver and conductor, who can then assist the commuter in boarding.
The new system features a two-part communication setup: A handheld remote device carried by the user and a communication unit installed on the bus, mounted on the lower left front glass panel near the entry door.
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BMTC conducted a pilot study involving 25 buses operating on routes 401K and 242B, which are frequently used by visually impaired commuters. The project included hands-on training for 500 users, with 25 active participants testing the system during the pilot phase.
Following the pilot, BMTC expanded the initiative to 100 more buses and plans to cover 500 buses in near future. On Saturday, transport minister Ramalinga Reddy officially launched the initiative in the presence of visually impaired passengers.
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The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with Continental Automotive Components India, Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi, Raised Lines Foundation, Enable India.
Nithin T, a trainer for the OnBoard initiative, told TOI the system empowers visually impaired individuals to travel independently and confidently. "I'm visually impaired. Let's say I'm travelling from Yeshwantpur to Yelahanka (route 401).
When I'm at the bus stop and three or four buses arrive at once, I cannot identify the one I need. I have to depend on others or approach the crew, which is not always easy. OnBoard technology addresses this.
Using the handheld remote device, when I press the 'Find' button, it helps in identifying a bus which I intend to travel within a 30-metre radius that is equipped with the communication unit. When I press the 'Select' button, the unit alerts the driver that a passenger in need is about to board. The audio announcement also helps guide me to the door of the bus."
A similar process ensures support during alighting.
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