Scientific and Industrial Instruments
SurfaceID partnered with Buspas to define, design, and prototype a next-generation smart bus stop that transforms the traditional transit shelter into an intelligent, connected passenger experience. Leveraging AI-powered real-time data, the Buspas Smart Bus Stop improves accessibility, safety, and operational efficiency for both riders and transit authorities.
The BusPas system is a connected smart bus stop developed for public transit environments. It connects a physical shelter with live transit information for passengers waiting in busy urban areas. More importantly the BusaPas system delivers a large tranche of traffic and passenger data to the transit agencies, allowing for scalable bus services saving many thousands of cubic meters of carbon from the environment and many millions of dollars for the transit agencies.
The system is installed as permanent public infrastructure and operates outdoors without supervision. This required a durable, fire-safe enclosure with e-ink displays that remained readable at any time of day or night. The shelter sits directly in public space, with little separation from its surroundings.
Display height, text size, intuitive user maping, and viewing angles were designed and tested based on how passengers approach and stand near the shelter. Industrial design concepts were aimed at creating ‘street furniture’ that complemented urban environments, yet communicated intent to attract the attention of the transit customer, and welcome them to the bus stop.
Structural work focused on stability and protection. The enclosure and supporting elements were built to withstand environmental stress while allowing access for servicing. These decisions influenced internal layout and how components are arranged.
The system integrates displays, power management, heat management, and connectivity needed to deliver live transit information to the passenger. Internal layouts were arranged to manage heat and support reliable outdoor operation, which informed enclosure geometry and assembly.
Industrial design and engineering worked in parallel throughout development. Prototypes were used to test proportions, installation, and internal layout before moving toward production-ready solutions.
The final BusPas system brings together form development, structural design, heat management, and electronic integration in a permanent piece of public transit infrastructure.
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