New "Liftboy" App Enables Control of Elevators in Vienna Public Transport Stations

With the "Liftboy" app, Wiener Linien enables the contactless control of their elevators via Bluetooth. This is intended to make boarding easier for people with mobility impairments, as stated in a press release by Wiener Linien on Monday.

Elevators of Wiener Linien controllable via new smartphone app

Users can call the elevator via mobile phone from a distance of ten to 15 meters and extend the door opening and closing times of the elevator from three to up to twelve seconds.

The "Liftboy" app is barrier-free, developed with a multi-sense principle, and optimized for screen reader use. Since the communication between the elevator and the app occurs via Bluetooth, the app also works without an internet connection, but Bluetooth and location must be activated.

For iOS, usage is possible from version 14.0, and for Android from version 9. All elevators that can be controlled with the Liftboy app are marked with a sticker. It contains a QR code and a link with information and download for the app.

Voice announcement at elevator call stations coming

As part of the upgrade of the elevators, the voice announcement at the elevator call stations will also be expanded, it was stated. When users press the call button, the announcement informs in German and English if the elevator is unavailable due to a malfunction. Here too, the multi-sense principle is used so that passengers receive the correct information regardless of hearing or visual impairments.

(APA/Red)

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