The City of Bettendorf has rolled out a new intelligent transit system for riders called SPOT.
The system, which includes a website and a phone app for both Apple and Android users, was created by ETA Transit Systems and replaces the Transloc system, according to a news release from Bettendorf. It also can be used by Davenport Citibus riders.
“Having Citibus on the same system gives riders the added benefit of only needing one website or app to plan their trip across the Iowa Quad Cities,” said Bettendorf Transit/Garage Manager Mark Garrow, in the release. “SPOT is very easy to use and will provide our riders with a tool to make their ride stress free.”
Through SPOT, riders can track buses in real time, see arrival times, customize their own alerts, and navigate multiple stops and routes.
“SPOT sits at the forefront of modern transportation tracking and analytics,” said John Maglio, ETA Transit Systems president, in the release. “With its open architecture, cloud-based platform, SPOT delivers the best of both worlds: customization and expansion that allows Bettendorf Transit and Davenport Citibus to better serve both their riders and employees.”
