Waze has recently announced in partnership with TRX to install “Waze Beacons” in the underground sections of the TRX area leading up to the main building.
The beacons will be battery-operated, low-energy transmitter units that are embedded in the tunnel walls. A signal is transmitted from the beacons and can be received by practically any device with Bluetooth connectivity, ensuring GPD deadzones are reduced during underground travel. These beacons are not only just Waze exclusive however; as other navigation services such as Google Maps can also piggyback onto the signal.
Waze Beacons help you travel through GPS dead zones without losing your way. Installed in 13 cities around the world, the bluetooth-connected devices keep you connected to your turn-by-turn directions. pic.twitter.com/geniwJo94k
— waze (@waze) January 28, 2019
Azmar Talib, CEO of TRX City Sdn Bhd said, “We are thrilled to partner with Waze, to be the first in Southeast Asia to put Waze Beacons to the test. Our underground roads are an ideal test ground as they lead out to key exits, and we look forward to enhancing TRX’s level of services.”
Basements 2 and 3 of the TRX underground have been fitted with these beacons, acting as a pilot for the system before fully expanding into other areas.
