5Technology

Volume 5 provides details on a number of technological systems that are required to all work together in synchronization for a BRT systems to run smoothly.

Namely, there are varying types of fare systems used around the world, and these systems are complemented by the vehicles being used in the BRT system, all of which are connected through intelligent transport systems (ITS).

Further detail regarding the management of these systems in a central control facility is given in Chapter 27 of Volume VI.