GPS for Panamanian Buses

Public transportation will use the satellite positioning system Global Positioning System (GPS).

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Jimmy Papdimitriu, minister of the Presidency, said the government will pay the $150 installation cost, but each transporter will be responsible for its maintenance.

"The objective is to keep track of speeds and routes traveled by the buses," told the minister to Prensa.com.

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