The Cabildo de Tenerife has revealed plans for the implementation of Navilens technology at 1,500 stops of Titsa. The initiative includes Informative Marquesins or Totems aimed at enhancing accessibility to bus services, thereby promoting a more inclusive mode of transport.
The Minister for Mobility, Eulalia García, articulated in a statement that this innovative technology enables “better accessibility to bus transport for individuals with visual impairments, who can receive audio information via their mobile devices.”
Moreover, García mentioned that the identification of the code and the information it holds will be quicker and able to be detected from a distance of up to 15 metres, surpassing the capabilities of current QR codes.
This advancement also aids navigation in public areas such as transport hubs and is operable without an internet connection, ensuring its utility at all times.
“Thanks to this technology, users can receive real-time updates on the arrival of different lines at each stop, thereby enhancing their travel experience. Titsa reaffirms its dedication to providing more accessible, efficient public transport that caters to the needs of all citizens,” stated the councillor.
The Cabildo elaborated that Navilens is a pioneering visual code technology tailored to facilitate navigation and access to information in public environments.
Users will need to download the Navilens application, and unlike traditional QR codes, this highly dense colour tool can be swiftly recognised by mobile phone cameras without the need for direct focus, even while in motion, at challenging angles or in low-light situations.
This initiative addresses the requests made by organisations advocating for individuals with disabilities, particularly from ONCE, under the auspices of the Titsa Mobility Bureau, which includes associations representing disabled individuals, technicians from Sinpromi, and the Mobility Ministry of the Cabildo de Tenerife.
