This pioneering new service can only be delivered by combining the endeavours of both First and City of York Council. First are delivering the service however City of York Council are delivering all that is needed to support ftr by providing new technology systems and new road layouts as well as ftr stops and shelters.Customers can get to where they need to be, safely, quickly, on time and in comfort. The ftr vehicles change traffic lights to green as they approach. Computer systems will monitor the ftr fleet using satellite technology generating ‘real time’ passenger information displays at ftr stops along the route. The same technology allows customers to use their mobile telephones to text ftr stops to see when the next ftr is due.
Raised kerbs at every ftr stop means level access from the kerb into the ftr – making it easy for everyone to get on and off, but particularly helpful to disabled users, the elderly, and parents with buggies.
High quality means attention to detail. Each ftr vehicle is fully cleaned every night, both inside and outside. The ftr fleet is driven by a specially trained team of ftr ‘pilots’.
Regular monitoring by both First and City of York Council ensures that standards are maintained, and problems ironed out quickly and effectively.
ftr uses the latest technology to deliver an attractive and realistic alternative to the private car for some journeys. It tells you what you want to know, when you need to know it.
ftr is the future of travel.
