Departures Live 4.0.0

The application provides comprehensive real-time passenger information, ensuring users are consistently well-informed regardless of their location.

From within the app, users can select their stop via a map interface, a comprehensive list of all stops, or through personalized bookmarks. The feature labeled Departures Live offers up-to-the-minute details on upcoming departures, aiding travelers in planning their journeys effectively. Additionally, the app allows users to identify and view alternative stops in proximity.

An augmented reality function enhances the user experience by utilizing the smartphone's camera to display nearby stops and the distances to upcoming stops. Pedestrian navigation is also integrated, guiding users directly to their selected stop with minimal interaction.

Key features of the new application include:

• Nearby Stops: Displays the ten closest stops in a list format. Selecting a stop reveals all upcoming departures at that location.
• Next Departures: Provides a real-time list of upcoming departures for a specific stop selected by the user.
• Map View: Shows the user's current position along with nearby stops; selecting a stop updates real-time departure information.
• List of Stops: Presents a list of the closest stops, with the option to access the entire network of stops within the public transportation system.
• Bookmarks: Users can easily add stops to their personal list of bookmarks for quick access.
• Augmented Reality: Utilizes the smartphone camera to identify nearby stops and display their distances, with a radar indicating additional stops within a 1,000-meter radius.
• Pedestrian Navigation: Guides users on foot directly to their selected stop.
• Journey Overview: Allows users to view detailed journey plans, including previous and upcoming stops, alongside departure times. The map also illustrates route and vehicle location.
• Alarm Feature: Enables users to set alerts for departure times and designated exit stops, helping prevent missed connections.
• Widget: Facilitates quick access to the next departures at the nearest bookmarked stop without opening the main app interface.

The application sources its data from Verkehrsbetriebe Karlsruhe GmbH (VBK), Albtal Verkehrs Gesellschaft mbH (AVG), and Reutlinger Stadtverkehrsgesellschaft mbH Hogenmüller & Kull Co. KG (RSV), ensuring reliable and current information for all users.