Australian firm Vix Technology has been selected by Transport for London (TfL) to deliver the largest real-time passenger information (RTPI) display upgrade in London for over a decade.

This initiative aims to modernise the city’s digital display network, improving passenger satisfaction by giving millions of daily bus users even more accurate and timely updates.

The project will see Vix upgrade the existing bus display estate, and provide a facility by which TfL could deliver future initiatives. Among the LED, e-paper and TFT displays potentially being rolled out, these long-life, battery-powered models can help provide sustainable, energy-efficient options.

The upgrade includes the use of Vix’s display management back office. The platform supports various display types from different vendors in one place, giving visibility and control over all display and stop information. The technology allows for legacy hardware to be integrated and provides the option to add displays to the estate, keeping down waste and disruption from installations. This unified system is the largest implementation of the RTIG T047 standard for display management.

“We’re excited to work with Transport for London on this major upgrade to real-time passenger information,” said Michael Hart, CRO of Vix Technology. “Many more people across the city will have access to clear, reliable travel updates, making everyday journeys easier. This is about giving Londoners a better experience today while building a greener, smarter, more connected transport network for the future.”

Vix Technology’s flexible approach ensures existing displays will be upgraded wherever possible, aligning with TfL’s commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency. This upgrade unifies the TfL (tfl.gov.uk) display network under a single management tool, eliminating the complexity of monitoring and management, and improving efficiency. Roll-out is scheduled to begin with a pilot towards the end of this year, with the full deployment expected to complete in 2027.

With over five million daily bus passengers, London’s bus network is one of the busiest in the world. With customers in 200 cities around the world, Vix (vixtechnology.com) embraces the complexities of modern public transit for transit agencies and operators.