Disney World limits use of onboard bus computers

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/07/disney-world-limits-use-of-onboard-bus-computers/

 

[Donut23]

I saw this in the paper.....

Was this their solution to manage over-crowded buses? Oh well, looks like another ...... Betty the Yeti.

I'm so happy we rent a car when we travel to WDW. Quick, easy and fastest travel to and fro!

 

[chartle]

http://thedailydisney.com/blog/2010/07/disney-world-limits-use-of-onboard-bus-computers/

I get an error trying to open it.

 

[Donut23]

Here is a copy......


Disney World limits Bus Drivers use of Computer Dispatch System
Posted on July 21, 2010 by John Frost
Over the last 18 months or so while Disney World has been getting all sorts of bad press for incidents related to the transportation system, the one constant complaint I have heard is that bus drivers don’t like the Magic In Motion computer dispatch system. They say it often doesn’t work, is distracting to drivers, and makes drivers work irregular routes.

Disney World is not admitting that anything is wrong wit MiM, but they are issuing new guidelines for its use that will supposedly address some of the complaints.

late last week, Disney issued written guidelines to its drivers outlining specific points at which they should radio dispatchers and enter route codes. Drivers returning to the Magic Kingdom, for instance, are instructed to enter their codes only while stopped at the parking-lot toll plaza, at one of two traffic signals, or at their assigned load zone.

That’s definitely a step in the right direction. Drivers should be free to concentrate on the road and any hazards they may encounter there. Having to think about their next route before completing their first one is an unneeded distraction.

(Via the Orlando Sentinel)

 

[Disco]

I saw this in the paper.....

Was this their solution to manage over-crowded buses? Oh well, looks like another ...... Betty the Yeti.

I'm so happy we rent a car when we travel to WDW. Quick, easy and fastest travel to and fro!

No, this is a solution to keep drivers from crashing into people. A Disney driver indicated that the computer was a contributing reason for his carnage and mayhem.

 

[Donut23]

No, this is a solution to keep drivers from crashing into people. A Disney driver indicated that the computer was a contributing reason for his carnage and mayhem.

No....the original MIM was their solution to managing crowded transportation system.

A bus running into someone is a completely different problem.

Obviously MIM was not designed, planned and executed well enough - sounds like Betty!

 

[seashoreCM]

Manipulating the controls on a bus dispatching monitor is a form of texting.

The only issue I see regarding punching in the route number en route is to have the destination sign correct when approaching the platform. But an equally good result is had by not messing around with the computer en route even if it means getting to the platform first. Just don't open the door until the destination sign has been changed. Or stop shy of the platform, adjust the destination sign, then pull up.

Making drivers work irregular routes is a completely different topic from fidgeting with the computer.

I was riding a city bus (MBTA, Boston) one day and the driver seemed to be fidgeting with a touch screen next to the rear view mirror a lot during his route.

He also fidgeted with the fare box a lot. I'm not sure whether those fare boxes require that the driver "accept" each fare before the next person puts his in.