Sonoma County Transit, United States of America

Sonoma County Transit (SCT), based in California, provides public transportation services across the county with a focus on reliability, accessibility, and serving both urban and rural communities. In 2021, SCT became Axentia’s very first customer in the United States, marking the start of a successful expansion into the American market.

From a cold call to a lasting partnership

The collaboration began when Axentia’s Sales Manager, reached out with a cold call. SCT decided to take a chance on a smaller technology company and what started as a first step quickly grew into a strong and rewarding partnership.

In 2021 in partnership with Vix US, SCT placed their first order of 10 units of 13-inch E-paper pole-top displays

A solution built on reliability

One of SCT’s primary requirements was a passenger information system that could be depended on every day. Axentia’s E-paper displays met this need perfectly. The 13-inch E-paper models delivered:

• Simple, battery-operated functionality with no need for solar panels.
• Accessibility through text-to-speech buttons, ensuring visually impaired passengers can hear real-time information.
• Durability and long-term reliability, key factors for SCT’s decision.

Expanding the rollout

After a successful first deployment, SCT returned with a follow-up order for 20 additional displays.This expansion confirmed both the strength of the solution and the positive impact on passengers across Sonoma County.

“We needed a solution that works every single day—without trenching or solar panels. Axentia’s E-paper displays have been stable, easy to maintain, and clearly valued by our riders.”
Steven Schmitz, Transit Specialist, Sonoma County Transit

The impact

By taking the opportunity to be an early adopter SCT gained a dependable solution with reliable, accessible, and easy-to-maintain passenger information that continues to support their passengers every day.