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May92017 by Vlada TereninaNo Comments

Seon and Safe Fleet Exhibiting at the UITP Summit 2017

From May 15-17, international public transport professionals, decision-makers, and industry suppliers will come together in Montreal for the Global Public Transport Summit “LEAD the TRANSITion”. The 62nd edition of the UITP Summit is the flagship event for the public transport community, gathering over 2,400 participants from around 80 countries. The Seon team will be joining our parent company Safe Fleet on the exhibition floor to present the latest solutions for transit safety. (more…)

May32017 by Lori Jetha2 Comments

Hybrid or NVR: Making the right choice for a surveillance upgrade

Expert Advice Series, For New Transportation Directors, Industry Trends, Transit, Video Camera Surveillance

On-board video technology is in the midst of an important transition in image quality, or what I like to call a ‘resolution evolution.’ The introduction of the Network Video Recorder (NVR) into the fixed surveillance market several years ago, brought with it the promise of higher quality images, as well as remote configuration, camera re-booting and monitoring. High-definition cameras and recorders were on the hot list for many transit agencies looking to upgrade their existing vehicle camera systems, with improvements in resolution driving the desire for change. (more…)

Mar242017 by Vlada TereninaNo Comments

Revealed: 3 Little Known Uses for Bus Video

Expert Advice Series, Transit, Video Camera Surveillance, Video Management

Video surveillance systems have become a valuable tool for transportation teams all over the world, helping solve difficult situations on board and improving passenger safety. Most of the time recorded footage is used as evidence to solve disputes and complaints or exonerate innocent drivers. In this article, we’ll show you how to get the most out of your investment in video safety technology with three innovative uses for bus video. Driver Coaching and Training Each transportation agency or department has their own priorities when it comes to driver coaching. Whether your goal is to reduce and avoid collisions, protect operators, improve fuel efficiency, or correct unsafe habits, recorded video footage can help you give your employees constructive feedback and prevent incidents.

Nov302016 by Vlada TereninaNo Comments

Technology and Strategies That Save Lives: Eliminating Blind Spots on Transit Buses

Expert Advice Series, Perimeter Safety, Transit

According to the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), every 10 days one person is struck by a bus in North America. One of the main causes of this sad statistic is blind spots on transit buses. Turning a several ton bus is quite a challenge, with left turns being especially dangerous. The good news is there is a quick fix to eliminate bus blind spots by using advanced perimeter safety technology while long term solutions such as structural changes to the design of buses and Vision Zero campaigns are put in place. (more…)