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How AI is helping to prevent three buses turning up at once


Bus firms are now using artificial intelligence to design their timetables.

First Bus, part of Aberdeen-based First Group, began introducing the AI technology in trial areas including Bristol, Glasgow and West Yorkshire back in November 2022. "From the passenger perspective, the method used to compile timetables is less important than ensuring the information put out is accurate, up to date and available in a range of accessible formats," says Bus Users' chief executive Claire Walters. Spare's co-founder Josh Andrews says that it provides the AI with data about an area's demographics, key points of interest, historic rider demand, and other factors.

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