BEACON
Urban Habitat - Sustainable smart bus shelter with optimized passenger experience
Current bus shelters often lack essential accessible features, such as tactile paving and adequate space for maneuvering, making them challenging for individuals with disabilities to use. Additionally, many shelters fail to engage passengers through real-time information displays or interactive elements, leading to uncertainty and a less pleasant waiting experience. Furthermore, the absence of systems to inform drivers about waiting passengers can result in unnecessary stops, contributing to significant energy waste.
2000L
Diesel wasted due to false stops per bus per year
Disabled passengers have a
75%
Less satisfied rate than average
Design Journey
Prototyping & VR Usability Testing
On-Demand Stop System
Stressless waiting time, lower false stop rate, more pleasant experience for passengers and drivers
Accessible Area Design
Manufacturing & Assembling
Usage Scenario
The BEACON smart bus shelter introduces an innovative, sustainable on-demand stop system designed to minimize unnecessary stops and reduce energy consumption. Equipped with 'STOP' buttons that activate signal lights and send notifications to approaching buses, this system ensures precise stops, enhancing the experience for both passengers and drivers. Additional features such as accessible area design, smart lighting systems, interactive displays, and ergonomic layouts further improve the overall user experience.