Mobitel Launches First Ever ‘Smart Bus Halt’ In Sri Lanka

The National Mobile Service Provider Mobitel takes a pioneering step forward in the transformational change of Colombo in to a Smart City with its state-of-the-art Smart Bus Halt situated at Town Hall, Colombo. This significant step, spearheaded by the Mobitel Innovation Center, showcases the ways in which touch of technology can propel the experience of an everyday commuter to new heights.

In line with the brand promise of Mobitel - we care always; the smart bus halt is equipped with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi with the aim of delivering superior service quality and an exceptional user experience to the customer. A Smart Vending machine at the premises is also ready to dispense beverages with a touch of your mobile, highlighting the effectiveness of cashless payments. For a limited time, the machine will also provide thirst –quenching relief to Mobitel customers, by allowing them access to a free chilled bottle of water via a simple SMS command.The interactive touch screen at the Smart Bus Halt with its integrated facial analytics has the ability to customize onscreen content to suit the audience based on a multitude of characteristics such as age and gender. It also doubles as a self-service information portal with information on bus routes, train routes/time tables and localised details of ATMs etc. which will provide immense value to commuters.