London’s buses are a true symbol of the capital city, and now they are to get a 21st-century makeover thanks to Auracast. There are nearly 9,000 red double-decker buses on the streets, transporting around 1.8 billion passengers every year over 670 routes. Every day, they carry 6 million people on multiple journeys. So clearly, they […] Source
✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦
No actionable clinical change — audiologists can monitor this trial as a potential real-world benefit of Auracast-compatible hearing aids for patients who use public transport regularly.
✦ Why It Matters ✦
A large-scale public transport trial of Auracast represents one of the most significant real-world deployments yet, which could accelerate hearing aid manufacturer and clinician adoption of the standard.
✦ Key Points ✦
- 01Transport for London is trialling Auracast on its fleet of approximately 9,000 buses.
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