Technical Report Draft 3


Benefits Of EBFS
The Electronic Bus Flagging System can provide several benefits that can improve the efficiency of the bus services, ranging from safety to maximizing comfort for the commuters. Some examples of benefits are listed below:

5.1 Promotes a safer environment
Commuters have the tendency to overextend from the yellow lines with intentions of catching the attention of the bus operators. This poses potential safety issues to both the commuters and the bus operators. With the implementation of the EFBS, commuters do not have to manually flag for buses that they want to board. Instead, commuters are able to notify bus operators in advance certain buses that they want to take through the indication board.

5.2 Increases efficiency for bus services
With the implementation of DNP, bus drivers can be notified in advance certain buses that the commuters intend to board. The bus operator will be given ample reaction time to aid them in their decision as whether driving into the bus bay is necessary.

An announcement system, which is placed at the bus stop, serves the purpose of notifying commuters of arriving buses. This gives commuters a comfortable amount of time to prepare to board the bus, ensuring smoother boarding process.

5.3 Caring for the elderly and disabled improves LTA’s image
The elderly and disabled can benefit a lot through this system. With rising concerns regarding Singapore’s high aging population rate, implementing systems that can assist the elderly are certain ways that can help tackle the issue. The disabled such as the blind can benefit from the implementation of an announcement system, aiding them through verbal communication.

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