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
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.
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.
- 01Transport for London is trialling Auracast on its fleet of approximately 9,000 buses.
- 02London buses serve approximately 1.8 billion passengers annually.
- 03The trial aims to improve accessible audio for passengers, including those with hearing loss.
- 04Outcome data from the trial have not yet been reported.
Transport for London's bus fleet comprises nearly 9,000 vehicles serving approximately 1.8 billion annual passengers.
press releaseunclearAuracast technology will improve accessible audio for passengers with hearing loss on London buses.
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