DART BRT system combines the flexibility of bus transit with the speed, reliability and capacity of rail systems, at a fraction of the cost.

Tools and Features

• bus lanes separated from other traffic, mostly in the middle of the road to reduce stoppages
• Dar City navigator app: integrated public transport customer information platform for smartphone, web, SMS
• trip planning with route and schedule information and system maps
• user feedback, user surveys, incident reporting (e.g., sexual harassment)
• tourist guide

Governance of Case

• public transport authority

Drivers for Open Mobility

• bus rapid transit allows existing stakeholders to get involved
• the bus bodies will be built in the city and local operators will look after tickets, fare collection and IT thus fostering the development of the local economy
• open source system data for use by third-party developers (GTFS format)