# Connected Transport Buses The Smart Public Transport Buses Use iBeacon Technology By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-06-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-public-transport References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/ibeacon-smart-public-transport-bucharest/37901/) & [onyxbeacon](http://www.onyxbeacon.com/) [Smart Public Transport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siliconphotonics) is the name of a project, being developed by transportation authorities in the Romanian capital Bucharest in collaboration with Romanian tech firm [Onyx Beacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-lzr), that aims to install 500 iBeacon devices on buses. The project aims to make public transport safer and more accessible for visually impaired people in the city. The project lets visually impaired users use an app to check the identity of approaching buses, and also allows them to [plot their route](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navigation-system). The fact is that hopping on or off a bus is an action taken by many of us for granted, but can be both difficult and dangerous for people with eyesight problems. The Smart Public Transport project not only helps visually impaired people avoid danger, but also gives them their independence back. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ibeacon Technology:** The use of iBeacon technology in public transport opens up opportunities for improved safety and accessibility for visually impaired people. - **Smart Public Transport:** Smart Public Transport initiatives aim to revolutionize the way people use public transport and enhance safety and accessibility for all users. - **Assisted Mobility:** Assisted mobility solutions are becoming increasingly important as populations age and urbanization drives demand for safe, reliable public transport systems. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** Transportation authorities are implementing new technologies and initiatives to create safer and more accessible public transport systems suited to modern needs. - **Technology:** Technology companies are developing solutions to address social challenges by leveraging the latest advances in areas such as location-based services and artificial intelligence. - **Social Services:** The need for safe and accessible public services is driving innovation and partnerships across government and the private sector to ensure equitable access to services for all citizens. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-atoz-shuttle-bus.md) - [Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commute-booster.md) - [IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-beacon-concept.md) - [AI-Powered Autonomous Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-buses.md) - [Multifunctional Transport Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubblic-public.md) - [Convenience-Focused Transportation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transportation-apps.md) - [IoT-Enabled Driving Safety Beacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sigfox.md) - [Automated Transit Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-transit-bus.md) - [Passanger Assistant App Pilots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nj-transit.md)