PHOENIX, Ariz.—April 10, 2003— Phoenix-based Bridge Technology, Inc. announced today it is launching “Next-Shuttle,” the first turnkey wireless vehicle tracking service accessed via the Internet for public and private transit providers.  Next-Shuttle will enable airport shuttles, public and private transportation organizations, and municipalities to monitor their vehicles at all times, thereby increasing security, and enhancing passenger service. 

Next-Shuttle’s state-of-the-art capabilities allow transit companies to create and monitor routes on maps, assign drivers to routes, monitor time and customize configurations based on security levels. The service can trace any mobile asset instantly and provides load and capacity analysis as well as pinpoints information on incursion incidents and gives audible warnings on speed, capacity and deviation from planned routes.   

“We expect Next-Shuttle’s unique information, communication and processing capabilities to revolutionize many aspects of mobile business management,” said Ian McDonald, president of Bridge Technology, Inc. “Next-Shuttle can be installed in one hour with no vehicle down time. It also provides a simple turnkey solution where transportation coordinators can instantly access their data live from any PC, laptop or PDA via the Internet.” 

The system utilizes a wireless global positioning device mounted in the vehicles, which transmits information about the position, speed and direction of the shuttle to the centralized processing center. Bridge Technology’s staff maintains this center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In addition, Next-Shuttle system provides wireless, solar powered, display and announcement stations placed at pick-up points along the route the service operates.  When the passenger pushes the button, they receive a voice announcement and a visual display letting them know when the next shuttle is due.  The announcement is available in multiple languages. 

“We applied technologies from industry leaders, such as MapInfo’s location intelligence technology, to develop a vehicle tracking service that is unequalled in the transportation industry,” said McDonald. “Next-Shuttle tracking service has already been installed at Oakland International Airport and has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, technical excellence and innovation.” 

“Airport parking shuttles are operated through a contractor where accountability and contract compliance are important,” said Lester Patilla, superintendent, Landside Operations for Oakland International Airport. “Next-Shuttle provides the crucial ability to manage the airport shuttle operation. Immediate feedback is provided on bus locations as well as a history of daily operations and customer performance is easily manageable via Next-Shuttle.” 

About Bridge Technology, Inc.

Next-Shuttle is a product division of Bridge Technology, Inc. Bridge Technology developed Tranz:System, a proprietary wireless and Internet based processing and data collection system.  For more information about Next-Shuttle, please contact Bridge Technology at 602-952-2526 or visit the website, www.next-shuttle.com or www.bridgetech.net .