PublicRoutes.com Launches First International Directions Resource for Public Transportation– First Stop, London

Company to Cater to Residents and Tourists by Offering an Online Directions Resource for Finding Detailed Directions, Maps, Travel Information and Guides to Local Attractions

New York, NY – April 2, 2007 – PublicRoutes.com, an international directions–based Web resource, today announced the launch of a complete navigational resource for public transportation throughout the entire greater London area.  This makes PublicRoutes.com the first global website to provide directions for public transport in more than one country.  

PublicRoutes.com provides a way for the residents and tourists in the greater London area to benefit from using the tube, buses, ferry and London rail (DLR) more efficiently.

The website is a great source for people who need to get around to meetings, arrange directions for friends, find cool attractions around town, or simply get to and from their favorite pub safely.  The company works closely with the major transportation providers in an area and then incorporates advanced algorithms and GIS technology that develops specific maps and directions using public transportation.

With recently added features and state–of–the–art, patent pending technology, PublicRoutes.com operates with unsurpassed speed and accuracy. The website provides users with point–to–point directions for all modes of transportation and is a more complete resource than any other online trip planner currently in use.

 "The public transportation in London, much like New York, has grown to a point that it becomes congested and confusing to the average resident or tourist who is trying to travel quickly and efficiently," said Marc Sellouk, CEO of PublicRoutes.com. "London is a major global city with tremendous tourist appeal and it was a natural choice to begin our international presence there. PublicRoutes.com is proud to provide a centralized, comprehensive resource that people can use to navigate the London area and search for the local businesses, events and attractions that have made the city such a cultural icon."

Merging all a city's resources into a free, easy–to–use website, PublicRoutes.com allows users to obtain information and door–to–door directions to the city's top points of interest including restaurants, tourist attractions, sporting arenas and nightlife venues. In addition, the website offers a one–stop resource to search for, compare and book hotels, flights and vacation packages for those visiting London as well as other travel add–ons including car services and tickets to events.

The website's advanced features include:

• Local Guides: For anything from car services to local restaurants to area attractions, PublicRoutes.com provides an extensive directory of local businesses and vendors that allows users to create itineraries, maps, and detailed directions to and from selected locations within seconds.
  
  
  
• Language Feature: To better serve our international audience, PublicRoutes.com is proud to offer 14 language translations of the website directions, ranging from Spanish to Chinese.
  
  
  
• MyPublicRoutes: A service on PublicRoutes.com that remembers specific locations entered by the user to provide a faster, more efficient way of searching for directions and personalizing the experience. 
  
  
  
• Flights, Hotels and More:  Powered by Travelocity, this feature on PublicRoutes.com allows users to book airplane tickets and hotel reservations and offers vacation packages, last minute deals for all of the country's top destinations, tickets to popular attractions and much more.
  
  
  

PublicRoutes.com will soon expand to serve more cities within the U.S. and internationally.  For more information and to access the new PublicRoutes.com navigation resource, please visit www.publicroutes.com.

About PublicRoutes.com:
PublicRoutes.com is an international directions–based web resource that helps users navigate their way around cities throughout the US and the UK in an efficient manner, getting them where they need to be using all modes of transportation available. Providing comprehensive, door–to–door directions and detailed maps, users get accurate and timely information on all transportation methods including city buses, subways, trains and ferries. Residents and tourists alike are now able to use a single source for locating and traveling to the top restaurants, shops, and attractions of any PublicRoutes.com city.

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PR Contact:
Sean Carney
Dukas Public Relations
212–704–7385
sean@dukaspr.com
www.publicroutes.com