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.
Public transportation dominates the London metropolitan area.The city is credited
with having the oldest and most expansive public transportation system in the world
and the system is much needed with a population of over 7.5 million people. The
main forms of transportation are the Underground (or "Tube") and an elaborate bus
(or "coach") system. The Tube spirals out from central and is able to stretch across
the entire Metropolitan area with sixteen interconnecting lines.The internationally
recognized double–decker buses are used equally or more often than the tube and
are responsible for carrying 6 million passengers on over 700 different routes each
weekday.
PublicRoutes.com provides a way for the residents and tourists in the greater London
area to benefit from using the tube, buses, ferry and 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.
"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."
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.
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