Where2 GPS to be launched in Canada today
1 March 2007
From today onwards, the Canadians will have the all new
Where2 GPS system to help them with real-time traffic
conditions and alerts along with Bluetooth capability. The
equipment, called Where2, is built by Garmin, which is a
leader in GPS navigation.
The Where2 Global positioning system, which is being rolled
by Avis and Budget group, will be fully portable and will be
available at rental locations on Canada from today onwards.
Where2 GPS will be available from Avis at airport rental
locations in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg,
Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, St. Johns, and
Halifax. Budget will offer Where2 GPS at the airport rental
locations in Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec
City and Halifax.
What makes this debut a history is that Where2 will be the
only GPS service provider in the Canadian highways which is
available for rent. The Where2 system will alert the drivers
about the traffic delays and will also help them with
appropriate directions too.
The major features incorporated in the Where2 GPS system are
Bluetooth hands-free calling capability, directions spoken
in English, French, and a variety of other languages,
3-dimensional maps, a high-bright display and a
high-sensitivity GPS receiver.
William Boxberger, vice president and general manager of
Avis Budget Group, Canada, said, We are committed to
enhancing the productivity of business travelers, and making
leisure travel more convenient. In addition, as drivers use
the new service they will enjoy the added safety benefit
that comes from being able to keep their eyes on the road at
all times since the directions are 'spoken' to the driver.
We're very excited to introduce Where2 to Avis and Budget
customers in Canada.". |
