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Post by goldenarrow on Aug 4, 2020 9:59:56 GMT
This doesn’t appear to have been given a lot of coverage but TfL have launched their own in-house travel app called “TfL Go” breaking the years long practise of letting 3rd party developers foot the cost of development and using TfL API data streams. It’s IOS only at present but should be made available on Android operating systems in the coming months. Link to Apple store here. Link to TfL Go website page here. |
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Post by hobbayne on Aug 4, 2020 14:07:30 GMT
What does it do that other apps cannot?
Seems a bit pointless otherwise.
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Post by goldenarrow on Aug 4, 2020 15:11:20 GMT
hobbayne , I'd say the main plus point is the accessible map which at last gives something approaching usable to those with access requirements. Other than that and the busiest times information, you're right. It's just a minimalist, ad-free and on brand version of the journey planners used by other apps.
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Post by holborncentral on Aug 4, 2020 17:38:29 GMT
I saw it on Twitter earlier. Too early to tell if it'll be useful or not. From what people on Twitter were saying I think the main selling point is that it shows which stations have step free access and also walking/cycling routes for people who are not yet comfortable with using public transport
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2020 18:55:37 GMT
Its been on test for about a year its not great but handy to know where the nearest station is and how long the trains are going to be
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Post by stapler on Aug 5, 2020 12:13:47 GMT
Its been on test for about a year its not great but handy to know where the nearest station is and how long the trains are going to be Presumably the length of the train is relevant only on the Woodford Hainault shuttle? |
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Post by t697 on Aug 5, 2020 12:26:38 GMT
Its been on test for about a year its not great but handy to know where the nearest station is and how long the trains are going to be Presumably the length of the train is relevant only on the Woodford Hainault shuttle? Ho Ho  Or on platforms shared by S7 and S8 trains..... |
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Post by brigham on Aug 5, 2020 13:42:28 GMT
I saw it on Twitter earlier. Too early to tell if it'll be useful or not. From what people on Twitter were saying I think the main selling point is that it shows which stations have step free access and also walking/cycling routes for people who are not yet comfortable with using public transport Useful thing, a public transport map for people who aren't comfortable with public transport. |
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Post by MoreToJack on Aug 5, 2020 15:08:24 GMT
I’ve used it to ‘plan’ my commute the last couple of days and overall I’m pretty impressed. It’s a much simpler and tidier interface than many planning apps, and it has the benefit of centring accessible travel too - undoubtedly a good thing.
It did give some unusual routings (such as taking a bus for one stop - every other app would just say to walk; it’s no quicker or easier) but it also acknowledged and promoted alternative National Rail routes where appropriate, somewhat surprising given TfL’s aversion to advertising anything that isn’t operated by it.
It’s clearly still in a beta stage but I think it’s a worthy development, and a good alternative to things like Citymapper for the more occasional traveller or tourist (as opposed to the commuter).
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Post by zbang on Aug 5, 2020 16:35:26 GMT
hobbayne , I'd say the main plus point is the accessible map which at last gives something approaching usable to those with access requirements. Well, the paper maps have indicated if a station is "step-free" for a while, and ISTR a friend using an iPhone app 3-4 years ago that had all of the accessibility info, including where on each platform to board/alight. Have they added anything past that? (not having an iThing, I can't look myself)
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Post by MoreToJack on Aug 5, 2020 18:18:10 GMT
It doesn’t add anything new but it’s doing it (IMO) in a much more easy to use and less cluttered way. A lot of the information around where to board trains is often so vague or out of date as to be meaningless anyway, and is very much aimed at regular travellers over the occasional few. Those who know the network will likely find very little value in it, but it’s one of the best transit apps I’ve used - and you’d expect nothing less, given TfL’s pedigree in transport information design.
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