Our Mission
The Real Time Information Group (RTIG) is a community organisation dedicated to establishing, supporting, and sharing good practices in the use of information and communications technology within public transport.
Our mission encompasses fostering collaboration among public authorities, transport operators, consultancies, and the systems industry to enhance public transport operations and improve the passenger experience through technological advancements, supporting the UK Governments green agenda.
What RTIG does to achieve the Mission
Public transport data and technology can be complex, but RTIG is here to simplify, support, and lead.
We provide expert guidance, industry collaboration, and best practice standards to ensure transport technology is practical, integrated, effective and as accessible and inclusive as possible.
Through technical advice, stakeholder engagement, and innovation, we help the transport community develop better systems that serve passengers and industry needs.
RTIG works on behalf of its members as a whole, and delivers benefits though a range of activities, events and publications:
- Regular workshops for members to learn and share their experiences
- Webinars and training events
- An extensive library to assist those implementing systems
- Development of standards at UK and European levels
- Pooling understanding on the enablers and blockers to successful implementation
- A variety of good practice guidelines for those implementing RTI
- Links with other organisations interested in similar issues
- Representation of the sector's collective views and interests to policymakers
Day to day activity is managed by Tim Rivett and team with governance and oversight being provided by a committee. The committee is elected annually and aims to be representative of each of the key sectors of public authorities, transport operators, consultancies and the systems industry.
The board for 2025-26 is:
Chair
- Tony Brown
Local Authorities:
- Sonya Sparks (Essex)
- Graham Davies (WYCA)
Operators:
- George Connell (Stagecoach)
- Simon Gold (Reading Buses)
Suppliers:
- Russell Gard (React Accessibility)
- Jon Salmon (Snapper Services),
Consultants:
- Tony Brown (Atkins)
With attendance by the Department for Transport.
Registered address:
C/O Tim Rivett Consulting Ltd, 36 Fields End, Oxspring, Sheffield, United Kingdom, S36 8WH
Registered in England, No. 14513703