High-tec bus

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High-tec bus

Date9/24/1985

Names

Griffin, Doug (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Toronto Transit Commission (subject)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: High-tec bus: A TTC bus driver demonstrates the computer terminal that keeps him in touch with the control centre. As the bus rolls along; sensors count the rotations of the wheels; giving inspectors an exact location. They can then advise drivers on whether to slow down or speed up.

Subject

Communication systems

Medium

Photographs

Language

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0115559F

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