PSVAIR Passenger Information System for Bus and Coach Fleets
A practical retrofit solution for PSVAIR passenger information requirements. TMS2 combines onboard displays, GPS-triggered audio announcements, route configuration and installation through our specialist installation partners, helping operators manage the process from system selection through to deployment.
- LED hardware from £895 ex VAT
- Installation from £499 per vehicle
- No ongoing software licence or subscription fees
Vehicles first used on local services between 1 January 1973 and 30 September 2014 must comply from this date, subject to exemptions and partial-compliance provisions.
An Integrated PSVAIR Passenger Information Platform
The TMS2 solution combines onboard hardware, route configuration software, GPS-triggered announcements and clear visual displays. It is designed to provide consistent passenger information across individual vehicles, mixed fleets and larger fleet deployments.
- Designed to support the onboard audible and visible information requirements of PSVAIR
- Accurate positioning using an integrated u-blox GPS module
- Automated location-triggered audio announcements
- High-output 2×30W audio amplification
- Controls between one and 11 LED displays
- Multi-language and custom-font support
- Rugged metal controller housing
- Manufactured under IATF 16949 systems, with ECE-R10 E-mark certification for automotive use
A PSVAIR solution from specification to installation
TMS2 supplies the onboard passenger information system and works with specialist installation partners to carry out vehicle installations. By managing the installation process, TMS2 retains oversight of the project and system quality.
Hardware
GPS controller, LED display, speakers, wiring and mounting equipment.
Configuration
PC software for routes, stop information, languages, fonts and display settings.
Installation
Installation carried out by TMS2 installation partners under TMS2 project oversight.
Support
Route setup guidance, technical support and warranty options.
Indicative LED system pricing
Operators comparing PSVAIR systems can start from clear per-vehicle figures.
Final pricing will depend on vehicle specification and installation requirements. Contact TMS2 for a fleet quotation.
Request a fleet quotationNo ongoing software subscription
The current system does not require ongoing software licence, subscription or hosting charges.
1-year standard warranty
A one-year warranty is included as standard, with extended warranty options available for up to five years.
Planned around your fleet
The system can be retrofitted across mixed fleets and different vehicle manufacturers. A full day should normally be scheduled for each vehicle to be off the road while installation is completed.
What the system includes
An integrated passenger information platform bringing together onboard hardware, audio, visual displays and route configuration tools.
Technical specification
Engineered for the vibration, temperature and electrical conditions of vehicle operation. The headline specifications are below, with the full detail in the data sheet.
View the full technical specification
| Positioning | Integrated u-blox GPS module for accurate location-triggered events |
| Audio announcements | Automated location-triggered announcements with high-output 2×30W amplification |
| Voice storage | EMMC voice storage designed for vehicle vibration |
| Route capacity | Supports up to 9,999 stored routes |
| Display control | Controls between one and 11 LED displays |
| Languages & fonts | Multi-language and custom-font support |
| Operating temperature | Controller operating range from −30°C to +80°C |
| Display brightness | Automatic brightness adjustment for day and night operation |
| Ingress protection | IP54-rated internal LED display |
| Display lifespan | Stated as more than 80,000 hours |
| Construction | Rugged metal controller housing |
| Manufacturing & certification | Manufactured under IATF 16949 systems, with ECE-R10 E-mark certification for automotive use |
The complete specification is available in the TMS2 PSVAIR Solution Data Sheet (PDF).
Configure routes using NaPTAN data
The system supports the import of NaPTAN data in CSV or XML format. Operators configure their routes and stop information through the PC configuration software, with advice and assistance available from TMS2.
TMS2 is also developing an online module for its platform to support route management in the future.
Passenger Information Technology Supported by TMS2
TMS2’s experience in the UK transport and logistics market goes back to 2005 and includes vehicle hardware, software development, black-box technology, back-office integration and customer support.
This experience enables TMS2 to help operators scope practical passenger information systems for their vehicles, routes and operating environments.
When you need to comply: PSVAIR key dates
The regulations took effect on 1 October 2023, but the date they apply to your fleet depends on when each vehicle was first used on a local service. Start the process in good time.
| Vehicle first used on a local service | Comply from |
|---|---|
| On or after 1 October 2019 (newer vehicles) | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Between 1 October 2014 and 30 September 2019 (2010s vehicles) | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Between 1 January 1973 and 30 September 2014 (older vehicles) | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Partially compliant vehicles | 1 Oct 2031 |
Applicability is subject to the Regulations, including exemptions and partial-compliance provisions. Vehicles first used before 1 January 1973, minibuses carrying 16 or fewer passengers, and demand-responsive services may be exempt.
What the regulations require onboard
Relevant passenger information must be provided in audible and visual formats. Stop naming should use an appropriate combination of NaPTAN fields, such as stop common name, town, suburb and locality centre, depending on the route and local context.
Audible information
Clear, concise announcements within the 300–3000 Hz range, set 3 dB above ambient noise (max 84 dB) and accessible via induction loops for hearing-aid users.
Visible information
Unobstructed line of sight to a display from priority seats and wheelchair spaces, characters at least 22 mm high, no block-capitals-only text and minimal scrolling.
Consistent naming
Stop names sourced from NaPTAN to stay consistent with timetables and journey planners. Welsh-language provision should be considered for routes in Wales.
Managed properly
Equipment must be used correctly, kept operational and supported by staff procedures and a clear audit trail. Non-compliance may be identified through passenger complaints or DVSA enforcement. Serious cases can be referred to the Office of the Traffic Commissioner.
Downloads & resources
The source documents and data are available in full below.
PSVAIR Passenger Information System FAQs
Answers to the questions bus and coach operators ask most about PSVAIR compliance and the TMS2 Passenger Information System.
A PSVAIR passenger information system provides route, direction, upcoming stop and service information in audible and visible formats. The TMS2 solution combines GPS-triggered announcements, onboard displays, route configuration and device control.
The TMS2 LED system hardware starts from £895 ex VAT per vehicle, with installation from £499 per vehicle. Final pricing depends on the vehicle and installation requirements.
Yes. The system can be retrofitted across mixed fleets and different vehicle manufacturers.
Operators should normally plan for the vehicle to be off the road for a full day for installation.
TMS2 works with specialist installation partners and retains oversight of the project to maintain installation quality.
No. The current system has no ongoing software licence, subscription or hosting fees.
Yes. NaPTAN data can be imported in CSV or XML format.
Routes are configured by the operator using the supplied PC editor, with TMS2 available to advise and assist.
Not currently. Route updates are presently applied to individual controllers. TMS2 is developing additional online platform functionality.
The standard warranty is one year, with extended warranty options available for up to five years.
Vehicles first used on local services between 1 January 1973 and 30 September 2014 must comply from 1 October 2026, subject to the relevant exemptions and partial-compliance provisions.
Yes. Relevant information must be provided in both audible and visible formats. Audible information has frequency and volume requirements, while visible information must meet minimum character size, contrast and visibility standards.
The system combines a GPS controller, route logic, LED or LCD displays, automated audio announcements and configuration software for routes, languages, fonts and layouts.
Discuss Your Fleet Requirements
Speak to TMS2 about your vehicles, routes, deployment size and compliance timetable. The team can help scope the onboard hardware, displays, audio equipment and configuration tools required for your operating environment.
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