How accurate are the predictions?Bus ETA tracks buses on their routes every 30 seconds. We take into account the actual position of the transit vehicles, their intended stops, historical scheduling data and typical traffic patterns. Bus ETA cannot specify a precise overall accuracy especially if buses aren’t logged on. In general, the margin of error is less than one minute for predictions of five minutes away or less. For ten-minute predictions, the margin of error is less than two minutes. Predictions are biased slightly early to avoid people missing buses.
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What are the benefits of the system?Bus ETA puts the customer in control. When you know what the schedule is, there are a number of reasons why vehicles may not arrive as expected. Heavy traffic causing delays, mechanical malfunctions, detours, and other unforeseen problems can interrupt service. By using Bus ETA to determine when the next vehicle is arriving, you minimize time spent waiting for a bus. Specifically, you can determine when to leave home or the office, in a timely fashion, in order to meet the bus. How do I use the service?Customers can obtain continuous arrival predictions by using: Desktop computers via buseta.wmata.com using standard Internet browsers; Data enabled smartphones and tablets; Any of the 170 electronic message signs throughout the system; 24 signs at the Pentagon Metrorail station bus bays; LCD signs at the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center; 145 signs in bus shelters on local streets; six LED signs on the Arlington/Ballston corridor.Metrobus customers can also access Bus ETA predictions by calling Customer Service at 202-637-7000 from a touchtone phone or cellular phone.
When prompted, select the 'next bus' option and enter the bus stop ID number located on the red, white, and blue bus stop sign. Where do I find maps showing where the vehicles are?Realtime system maps are available on the desktop site at buseta.wmata.com. To request the desktop site from your mobile phone:Chrome (Android)1.
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Go to buseta.wmata.com.2. Open the Chrome menu.3. Check the box located next to “Request Desktop Site”.4. Bus ETA will reload, and the map will be displayed.Safari (iOS)1. Go to buseta.wmata.com.2. Tap on the ‘Share’ icon.3.
ETA bus news tag. 4 Let’s hop aboard an electric trolleybus 13th April 2017. There was a time when many British towns and cities hummed with the sound of the trolleybus. TIP: Enter a bus stop code, route, or street address. Click here for a list of available routes. Can't find your bus route? Click here to see which routes are currently available. Just a few easy steps! Follow the instructions above. Tips: busETA is also available via Mobile Web or SMS/Text Message. Remember your Stopcode from the pop-ups.
Tap on the 'Request Desktop Site' icon.4. Bus ETA will reload, and the map will be displayed.
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