About the session
Transport for London (TfL) accurately tracks 8500 public service vehicles on one of the world's largest metropolitan bus networks. The technology feeds a host of back-office services, from service control to paying bus operators £1.6bn annually for the services operated. In 2012, TfL launched an application programme interface (API) that feeds this operational data - the predicted arrival data and service information - to third parties for the development of smartphone 'apps', research and development projects. The speaker outlines the technology used and shares the experience and business benefits TfL experienced with the API operation.
