![]() Nair said the sensors take 3D outlines of riders as they hop on, which helps differentiate people from objects such as strollers, bags, or bicycles. The feature can trace the number of people on the bus thanks to infrared and 3D motion sensors pre-installed on the buses, said Sunil Nair, the MTA’s chief technology officer for buses. "Customers have the ability to see how many riders are on the bus, and can make their own informed choices." "Social distancing on public transit is a real challenge," MTA bus chief Craig Cipriano said during a demo of the new tech in Manhattan. ![]() While you can’t avoid being around other people in a busy city like NYC, the MTA is tuned in and eager to settle commuters minds by creating a mobile app feature that provides a real-time count of how many riders are onboard buses, MTA officials shared. Any New Yorker knows commuting in New York usually means crowds of people in tightly packed, enclosed spaces. ![]()
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