There are signs that the much-maligned Oxford Transport Strategy is beginning to work.

Last week we outlined the detailed plans for changes to Banbury and Woodstock Roads.

We also revealed that passenger numbers on some city bus routes were among the fastest-growing in Britain.

Today, we report on the electronic timetabling system which will take Oxford's already impressive buses to a new level of modernity.

Those who can recall the days when the most technical thing on a bus was the conductor's hand-operated ticket machine may find talk of satellite-assisted location equipment rather odd.

But in the battle to tempt yet more people from their cars, the county council and bus companies are right to use the most advanced tools -- provided they work, of course.

The trial on services to Kidlington, Bicester and Water Eaton park and ride promises to be fascinating.

We hope for the future of the OTS -- and the credibility of the council -- that all goes to plan.