- February 9, 2021
- Posted by: Blue Cow Digital
- Category: Bus Shelters
Whether you are upgrading in order to address wear and tear, or want to usher in the benefits which come with the latest designs – making improvements to your bus shelter can make sense on a number of levels. This is an investment not just in your transport system, but in your community at large. Encouraging people to use public transport offers potential economic and environmental advantages, and in this blog we are going to discuss some simple bus shelter upgrades that can make all the difference.
1. Get your glazing right
You can choose the glass which suits your shelter, depending on your environment and location. Are you in a place which is typically exposed to inclement weather, or is your bus stop partly shielded from the elements by natural features? Upgrading your glazing can give you a shelter which stands the test of time and is durable in the face of adverse weather conditions.
2. Solar lighting
If your bus shelter is being used at night, lighting can be an excellent upgrade. It offers security and peace of mind to those waiting for the night bus and ensures that the passengers waiting at the stop are visible. Solar lighting offers the advantage of being kinder to the environment, while also costing less in electricity overheads. So what’s not to like?
3. Advertising panels
Why not pay for your upgrade with advertising revenue? Installing advertising panels can give you an income stream that offers valuable funds. Even in the digital era, display advertising can still chime with the public, and thanks to QR codes and NFC technology, passengers can now scan their smartphones in order to be directed to a website, receive a free download, or enter a competition.
4. CCTV
It is extremely difficult to provide a physical security presence at bus shelters 24 hours a day. But CCTV can provide reassurance to passengers simply by offering a visible security function. It can also be monitored easily via a smartphone or tablet, and give you access to recordings should any incidents occur at a bus shelter.
5. Timetable fixings
Despite timetables now being available online, displaying bus times can provide easy reference to passengers as they are waiting for the bus to arrive. Timetable fixings allow you to easily insert new timetables as and when they have been updated. And because the bus times are clearly visible at the shelter, passengers can easily check when they are arriving and might be more likely to wait.
6. Perch seats
If your bus shelters have previously been standing only, you should know that it doesn’t take a massive investment to give your passengers seating space. That’s thanks to perch seats, which are a very simple way of providing seats, even in bus shelters located within confined spaces. Perch seating can offer a higher level of comfort to passengers.
That’s our round-up of some of the most simple bus shelter improvements, that are really valued by passengers. Is it time for an upgrade?