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WHAT IS SMS TEXTTIME? |
SMS TextTime is a new way to provide information about your local bus service and tell you when the next buses will arrive at your stop via your mobile phone.
Each stop in the West Midlands has been given a unique code that can be entered into your mobile phone. A growing number of these stops have the unique number displayed at the bottom of the Network West Midlands timetable. In addition you can find out the code for your stop by clicking on the link below.
SMS TextTime looks at the timetable for that stop and sends you the information on the next buses. On many services across the Birmingham area SMS TextTime uses satellite technology to track your bus and give an accurate prediction of the next bus’s arrival time. Click here to find out which services are fitted with tracking devices.
This information can be accessed through your mobile phone or on this web site.
REALTIME ON YOUR MOBILE
This is how to get your text message.
FOLLOW THESE EASY STEPS
A growing number of stops and shelters have a bus text code that appears on the printed timetable or on a plate attached to the stop. You can also obtain the code for your stop by the link below.
This gives the particular bus stop code in 8 letters starting with the letters NWM.
Input the 8 letters in a text message on your mobile phone and send to 84268. You do not need to put anything else in the message after the code.
In a few seconds you will receive a text message reply giving you the time the next few buses will arrive.
Look out for the handy card from travel shops and use it to make a note of your stop numbers so that you know your code.
Use the card to write down the bus stop codes for both ends of your journey.
To find the code for your stop click here: FIND YOUR LOCAL STOP CODE
TRY THIS SYSTEM NOW!
If you go to the link above to obtain the code for your stop, why not try it and see the information for yourself by texting to 84268
Next time send the text message before you walk to your usual stop and only get there when the bus is due to arrive.
Calls charged at 25p plus your standard network operator charges*.
* prices correct at March 2007
TextTime is a partnership between the local authorities of the West Midlands, Centro and bus operators.
BUS STOP TIMES ON YOUR PC
You can also check times from your bus stop on your computer. Just click here
To report a damaged shelter or request a new shelter please go to theection