See Me — making public transport more accessible for everyone
See Me is a ground-breaking app developed by SAGE's Cassie Hames, a software programmer who is legally blind. Frustrated by being regularly left behind at her bus stop, Cassie began working on a solution.
The result? See Me, a fully integrated app that delivers notifications to public transport users when the bus is approaching, and when it is about to reach the destination.
See Me is bridging the gap between drivers and their passengers in a significant step towards inclusive public transport, aiming to reduce anxiety and make travel more accessible and independent for everyone.
How does See Me work?
See Me grants users the ability to remotely hail buses via an in-app request. Once the request is made, users will receive updates when the bus is approaching their pickup and drop-off stops.
At the same time, See Me triggers notifications to the bus driver, either via using the bus “bell” system or with a visual notification on a built-in display.
With this method, both the driver is informed that they need to pull over, and the user is updated via the app with spoken, visual, and haptic notifications, ensuring that no one gets left behind.
Be a part of the trial
Catch your bus with confidence.
Download the See Me: Bus Signalling app and be part of the trial to develop the app from a proof-of-concept to a scalable solution.
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See Me app wins Initiative of the Year at 2023 Australian Access Awards
See Me won Initiative of the Year at the 2023 Australian Access Awards, which recognises both individuals and organisations who deliver exceptional outcomes for Australians living with disability.
Bus ride app to increase independence for passengers
Read the ABC News article to learn more about the See Me app launch, what motivated Cassie Hames to develop the app, and why the SA Transport Minister believes the innovation could be one of the most significant innovations in public transport.
iMOVE provides $500,000 in funding for See Me as part of the Impact Extension Program
iMOVE Cooperative Research Centre is funding SAGE Automation's See Me project to help revolutionise accessibility in the public transport sector for everyone.
