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ULTra Personal Rapid Transit System

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ULTra Personal Rapid Transit System


The ULTra Test Facility, Cardiff UK.

About ULTra

ULTra (Urban Light Transport) is an innovative form of Personal Rapid Transit (PRT). The ULTra system consists of small, lightweight, computer-driven electric vehicles running on slender, special-purpose guideways.

ULTra offers numerous advantages over traditional transit systems, including:

  • Low capital and operational costs
  • Flexible routing
  • 24-hour availability
  • On-demand service
  • Non-stop travel to your destination - no transfers
  • Greater privacy
  • Zero on-site emissions
  • Extremely low overall energy use
  • Minimal visual and acoustic impacts

Vehicle

Vehicle ››

ULTra vehicles are designed to offer a smooth, comfortable and enjoyable ride, easily accommodating 4 passengers and their luggage.
Infrastructure

Infrastructure ››

ULTra utilises slender, lightweight guideway to offer congestion-free travel between stations positioned to best serve the needs of the location.

Implementation

Implementation ››

ULTra offers personal transport with no waiting, taking passengers non-stop to their chosen destination.
Operations

Operations ››

ULTra PRT provides complete operation and maintenance of all aspects of the ULTra system.

ULTra Q&A

ULTra Q&A ››

Answers to frequently asked questions are provided, along with links to relevant pages on the site.

Videos


3-minute introduction to ULTra Personal Rapid Transit

Downloads

See also