Key worker bus firm develops tech for social distancing and contact trace

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The latest technology is helping an innovative transport firm not only provide socially-distant bus services to protect passengers but it can help contact trace too.

Zeelo, which provides safe smart bus services for commuters at companies such as Amazon, Argos, Ocado and Investec, says passengers will only return to public transport if there is more confidence in the offering.

Co-founder and Zeelo CEO Sam Ryan said the new software would provide real-time updates on passenger numbers for each route, ...