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TFT Display & Embedded Solutions for Bus & Transit Infrastructure

TFT Display solutions for powering real-time information systems for bus networks, terminals, and shelters with rugged, high-brightness displays, integrated computing, and tailored power solutions.

Why Vehicle & Transit Environments Need Specialised Displays 

In bus and transit systems, displays face a unique set of challenges: 
  • Varying ambient light (sunlight, shade, glare) 
  • Exposure to weather, dust, vibration, and temperature swings 
  • Power constraints across vehicle or shelter systems 
  • Integration with control, communication, and scheduling systems 
  • Longevity and maintainability (component availability, swapping) 

Your hardware must not just work, but persist reliably over years in a demanding environment.

High-Brightness, UV-Filtered Displays for Outdoor Readability

Our TFT displays for buses achieve brightness levels of up to 4,500 cd/m², delivering clear, sharp visibility even in direct sunlight. Integrated UV filtering protects the screen from long-term degradation, ensuring consistent clarity while reducing maintenance and service costs.

Vandal-Resistant and Durable Design

Built for the demands of public transport, our displays combine multiple protective features to ensure long-term reliability:

  • Rugged Cover Glass – absorbs impact to prevent breakage.

  • Anti-Reflective Coatings – maintain readability in bright outdoor conditions.

  • Scratch and Impact Resistance – protects against daily wear and vandalism in busy urban environments


Interactive / Touch Displays 

Touch-enabled monitors with PCAP glass, optical bonding, and custom controller tuning.
 Ideal for: 
  •  Bus shelters with route maps 
  •  Ticketing kiosks
  •  Onboard infotainment / route info displays
 Engineering-level control ensures compatibility with your software stack.


Embedded Real-Time Technology

Partnering with AAEON and other embedded specialists, we support integrators with reliable, long-lifecycle computing platforms designed for demanding transport applications.
  • Real-time passenger information systems – delivering precise, up-to-the-minute data to passengers and operators. 
  •  Seamless integration with onboard and networked systems – ensuring stable connectivity and compatibility with existing infrastructure. 
  •  Scalable embedded platforms – enabling flexible performance upgrades and future-proof system development.

Wide-Temperature and Energy-Efficient Operation

Built for reliability in every environment, our display and embedded systems deliver consistent performance where temperature extremes and energy efficiency are critical.
  • Operational range: anything from –40 °C to +85 °C for dependable outdoor and onboard use.
  • Optimised power efficiency to reduce energy draw and extend system lifespan.
  • Proven reliability in harsh, vibration-prone and high-duty transport conditions.

Power Solutions & DC/DC Converters

Transit systems often incorporate mixed voltage sources (battery, solar, vehicle power). 
We supply converters tailored to transit use, stabilising supply, filtering noise, and supporting reliable operation across voltage fluctuations. 
 View our range of  DC/DC Converters

Environmental Protection & Durability 


Our displays and assemblies can be enhanced with: 

  •  Impact-resistant glass 
  •  UV filters 
  •  Thermal management layers 
  •  Sealing (IP65 / IP67 when needed) 


 These help minimise failures in dusty, wet, or high-temperature conditions.

Applications in Public Transport

Our rugged display and embedded solutions are designed for dependable operation across all areas of modern bus and transit infrastructure.

  •  Onboard systems – embedded platforms and displays for real-time route updates, passenger alerts, and driver interfaces. 
  •  Bus shelter signage – high-bright, touch-enabled displays powered by efficient embedded controllers for timetables, updates, and digital advertising. 
  •  Outdoor transit terminals – weatherproof, sunlight-readable systems with integrated computing for continuous 24/7 operation.

Case Study – Advanced Safety System Integration

FORTEC UK provided rugged TFT displays as part of an advanced safety system integration project in public transport.


Read the full case study.

Collaborative Engineering Partnership  

At FORTEC UK, we work alongside your engineering team to deliver dependable, long-term solutions, not just components. 

From specification and mechanical design through to validation, documentation, and lifecycle support, we provide the technical insight needed for smooth integration and sustained performance. 

Our European engineering base and supply network ensure continuity, reliability, and responsive local support.


Contact us to discuss your requirements.


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