News - Traveline Cymru introduces new travel app

2nd August 2011

Traveline Cymru has launched the latest addition to its range of mobile services with the introduction of its free iphone app at this year's Eisteddfod in Wrexham.

The bilingual travel app, which is the first of its kind to be produced in Wales and one of very few bilingual Welsh apps available through itunes, will give travellers access to up-to-date public transport information while they are on the move.

The app will allow people to plan their journey, find nearby bus stops and bus routes, locate park and ride sites, view regular travel alerts and disruptions and access contact details for bus and rail companies.

The app was unveiled by Traveline Cymru ambassador, Iolo Williams who was on hand at the Eisteddfod to give people tips on downloading and using the app.

Iolo said: “It is when you’re out and about that you really need to have travel information at your fingertips so this app is a great idea. It’s free to download and simple to use, I would certainly recommend that people download it as you never know when it will come in useful.

“The Eisteddfod is a great example of this, with people coming to the Maes from across Wales. Hopefully the app will help lots of people get home quickly and safely tonight.”

On developing the mobile technology, Jo Foxall, Marketing Manager for Traveline Cymru, said: “Through our research, we’ve found that more and more people are using our services from mobile devices on the move and feedback from customers showed demand for an iPhone app. So we are thrilled to be able to deliver something that will make a real difference to people's travel habits.

“All of the information from our website is on the app, in a simple and easy to use format for people to access on the go. There are other travel apps out there but as far as we’re aware this is the only on that is also available in Welsh.”

The app, which is only the second of its kind in the UK was developed by Trapeze Group Ltd. The app can be downloaded from the apple store and more information about the app is available on www.traveline-cymru.info, facebook, and twitter.