Personal journeys
on demand
Our pods are a safe and clean solution for urban congestion
Personal journeys
Environment
Ultra MTS pods are a clean and safe solution for urban congestion. With zero on-site emissions the system offers substantial benefits over fossil fuelled cars and public transport.
0
Zero on-site
emissions
0%
carbon benefit
over car transport
0%
carbon benefit
over train/bus
Passengers
Providing precise reliability, our Pods provide precise reliability and non-stop journeys leading to minimal waiting times.
Passengers using Ultra – MTS PRT are protected in several ways. First, it uses an Automatic Vehicle Protection system (as found on railways), which prevents 2 pods from being in the same section of guideway. Each pod has sensory technology which detects any obstructions on the track, and stops the pod smoothly to allow removal. Finally, the track and pods are covered by CCTV, which is monitored continuously.
Ultra – MTS PRT has been designed to ensure ease of access and use for disabled passengers. Pods are wheelchair accessible, with no gaps between them and the station platform. Stations have elevator and escalator access. The user interface consoles are all capable of using voice activated commands for those with visual impairment.
If a passenger experiences an emergency of any kind, each pod has an emergency button connecting them immediately to a supervisor in the system control room. Passengers can then speak directly to request help. Assistance can be arranged immediately, whether to provide medical care or security, at the passenger’s destination station.
Using a touch screen at the station, passengers tell the system where they want to go. Tapping a national flag allows the language on screen to be changed, and voice activation in the pods is adjusted to that language simultaneously. The berth doors then open, and when comfortably seated, users press the start button, and the pod moves autonomously non-stop to their destination. Payment systems will be contactless.
Perfect for:
Commuters
Flexible and reliable providing personal transport on demand.
Integration
Ultra-MTS passenger pods can be configured to carry 4 or 6 people, to meet local demand flexibly. A separate pod has been designed to carry goods and recycled waste.
Integration
Ultra-MTS PRT is designed to blend seamlessly with other transport – trains, buses, trams – to provide easy, predictable ongoing journeys.
Integration
Ultra–MTS PRT can be designed to integrate into its surroundings – guideway infrastructure, railings and pods can all be customised to blend in well, whether in modern financial districts or historic towns and cities.
Case Studies
FAQ's
PRT is a new, emerging technology. The following questions and answers provide further detail on how it works.
Yes. PRT guideway has the same load bearing as a footbridge, which in most cases would allow pods to enter buildings without additional work to them. There are no emissions from pods as they are battery powered.
Pods moving on PRT guideways are covered by a system of Automatic Vehicle Protection, exactly as is used on railways globally. No two pods can occupy the same space on the guideway. Each pod is equipped with sensors which allow it to see obstructions; the pod will stop immediately if it detects one. System wide CCTV allows control room staff to monitor this, and take appropriate action to removal obstacles.
For the full list of FAQs, please click here.
PRT has three components: the guideway, the vehicles and the control software. Ultra – MTS delivers the software; the guideways are built using local contractors; the vehicles can be supplied in the UK or China, or assembled locally under licence.
The cost of a PRT system divide into three parts: Guideway, stations and berths 55%; vehicles 15%, Ultra – MTS control systems, design, project management and financing 30%. PRT, unlike most public transport, can be self financing, due its low cost and ability to capture increases in land value through flexible application.
Freight pods can be integrated into the system without detriment to the passenger service. They are designed to carry Europallets for goods or waste.
The guideway does not have to be elevated; PRT can operate at grade (at ground level), or beneath the ground if the local system design requires it. The key factor is separation from other land use, as this is essential for non-stop journeys.
Yes. It is possible to add security features to the user interface so that only those with the right permissions could use certain stations. School stations, and staff stations in hospitals would be good examples of this.
Pods are powered with Lithium Ion batteries, which recharge either when the pod is in a station, or in a waiting lane. The overall power for the system can come from the main electricity supply, or independently from renewable sources, such as solar panels mounted on stations or the pods themselves.
Yes. PRT guideway has the same load bearing as a footbridge, which in most cases would allow pods to enter buildings without additional work to them. There are no emissions from pods as they are battery powered.
Pods moving on PRT guideways are covered by a system of Automatic Vehicle Protection, exactly as is used on railways globally. No two pods can occupy the same space on the guideway. Each pod is equipped with sensors which allow it to see obstructions; the pod will stop immediately if it detects one. System wide CCTV allows control room staff to monitor this, and take appropriate action to removal obstacles.
For the full list of FAQs, please click here.
PRT has three components: the guideway, the vehicles and the control software. Ultra – MTS delivers the software; the guideways are built using local contractors; the vehicles can be supplied in the UK or China, or assembled locally under licence.
The cost of a PRT system divide into three parts: Guideway, stations and berths 55%; vehicles 15%, Ultra – MTS control systems, design, project management and financing 30%. PRT, unlike most public transport, can be self financing, due its low cost and ability to capture increases in land value through flexible application.
Freight pods can be integrated into the system without detriment to the passenger service. They are designed to carry Europallets for goods or waste.
The guideway does not have to be elevated; PRT can operate at grade (at ground level), or beneath the ground if the local system design requires it. The key factor is separation from other land use, as this is essential for non-stop journeys.
Yes. It is possible to add security features to the user interface so that only those with the right permissions could use certain stations. School stations, and staff stations in hospitals would be good examples of this.
Pods are powered with Lithium Ion batteries, which recharge either when the pod is in a station, or in a waiting lane. The overall power for the system can come from the main electricity supply, or independently from renewable sources, such as solar panels mounted on stations or the pods themselves.
Yes. PRT guideway has the same load bearing as a footbridge, which in most cases would allow pods to enter buildings without additional work to them. There are no emissions from pods as they are battery powered.
Pods moving on PRT guideways are covered by a system of Automatic Vehicle Protection, exactly as is used on railways globally. No two pods can occupy the same space on the guideway. Each pod is equipped with sensors which allow it to see obstructions; the pod will stop immediately if it detects one. System wide CCTV allows control room staff to monitor this, and take appropriate action to removal obstacles.
For the full list of FAQs, please click here.
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