MTR Service Update
MTR Service Update[1] is an online service that provides MTR service information through Twitter. It was founded by a group of Post-80s MTR employees and passengers. Messages are provided in Traditional Chinese and English. Although some of the founders are MTR employees, the service is not official.[2]
According to its Facebook page, MTR does not always take responsibility for its failures.[3]
Motivation
The team was founded because of dissatisfaction with MTR on communicating about service disruptions. Moreover, London Underground, which is the model for the MTR, has a perfect mechanism on reporting service disruptions.
Operational Challenges
As the service is user-driven, passenger involvement is very important. The team is working to fill information gaps in areas with low participation levels, such as Tseung Kwan O.[4]
Mobile Application
In addition to providing service on Twitter, the team has developed applications for popular mobile platforms.
- Windows Phone—MetroStatus[5] (Discontinued & Unpublished)[5]