Thread by @AJ99500818

I've created some new daily graphics to highlight BODS data uploads from the @gowhippet X3 (I can do any bus in the UK). I'll show a full dataset tomorrow evening.

However in the meantime how on earth does this happen?

@borofergie @CBGbusUsers @busopendata #busopendata

In these graphics there is a bar each time BODS data is uploaded (colour coded by driver) and a red bar shows when the GPS location data is identical to the last one. Blank white space shows no data has been uploaded at all.

The blank gaps are as bad as frozen data as it shows uploads of location tracking has stopped.
Frozen location data (in red) will occasionally occur if the vehicle is absolutely stationary (eg at traffic lights or in traffic.)

However tonight's mystery...why is the 16-17h data for WG_102 showing two simultaneous drivers (green and purple)?

There must be two drivers logged onto two buses but using the same VehicleRef?

Something very strange is going on!
Any ideas?

I'll upload a full day's worth of X3 log data tomorrow.

My aim...to highlight how bad location uploads has an unintended knock on effect that results in bad, or even completely wrong, passenger information on VixConnect, MyBusTrip, @CambsCC bus stop signs and myTrip.

Everyone tells me all these systems are automatic and working normally but the logs suggest a different story. It helps explain why the bus stop RTI displays are all over the place and why passengers cannot rely on them to plan their travel.

All real-time location data is from DfT open source data sets. My selfish focus on the X3 is because it's one that messes up my day most often and therefore leaves me driving into Cambridge - adding to the ever worsening traffic congestion.