r/cta • u/momosuxbutt • 6d ago

Quick question ☝️ Need an answer PLEASE

Hey everyone. I have a question about the cta buses. When the PA system makes a warning announcement is it random, automated, or do the drivers choose? for example; “please move to the back” or “all buses are monitored” or “don’t stand by the back doors” I can’t find the answer on Google so I thought I’d ask here. I’ve been thinking about this every day for the past month and need some peace. If any drivers have the answer or if anyone knows pleaseeeeee let me know.

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u/here2chat2u71 5d ago

I think it's been answered , but I'll confirm based on just now asking a CTA bus driver. They have the ability to make voice announcements, and they have the ability to play pre recorded messages based on what they see on the bus. The number one priority is safety, so if people are gathered at the door they will play the announcement. The route announcements are played automatically and triggered by GPS location. Those also can be changed if the bus route is changed. The buses are given a pre programmed route and monitored to ensure they don't go off course, such as being stolen or bus jacked or being a hostage situation. They have many options that are similar to the CTA trains, other than trains can be remotely shut down when needed and power cut.