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Customizable voice solutions for enhanced travel experiences

Deliver clear, engaging, real-time travel information across all transport modes with customizable AI-powered voices.

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Ticket kiosk welcomeSkipped-stop announcementPlatform changeBus arrival guidance

A self-service machine offering spoken guidance and an audio help button.

An on-board announcement that the train will not call at the next station.

A station announcement moving a departure from platform 3 to platform 2.

Stop-level guidance telling a waiting passenger which of two buses to board.

Welcome. Tap the screen to begin. Spoken guidance is available if needed. Press the help button for audio support.

Attention, this train will no longer stop at Eastside due to an earlier incident. The next stop is Central Station. We apologize for the change.

Attention please! Due to a change of platform, the next service for Edinburgh Gateway will depart from platform 2 and not platform 3.

You're at the Route 1 stop on Massachusetts Avenue, heading toward MIT. Two buses are approaching. Yours is the second one, arriving in about one minute. I'll let you know when to board.

12,000+ organizations choose our ready-to-deploy and custom AI-powered voices for their digital strategy

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Use cases

Get TTS for every stage of the passenger journey

  1. Two women in a subway, one reading and the other listening to music on headphones.

    Real-Time Passenger Information

    Add an announcement voice generator to your passenger information system. Build multilingual TTS travel displays. Bring automated speech to RTPI systems like:

    • Travel information display boards
    • Station announcements: rail, metro, bus, airport gate or terminal, and more
    • Onboard/cabin announcements
    • Control rooms
    • Emergency announcement systems
    • Public address (PA) systems
  2. Person interacting with a digital touchscreen in a modern, open space with vibrant colors.

    Ticketing and Information Kiosks/Customer Care

    Lifelike AI voices from ReadSpeaker build trust by creating amazing customer experiences. Voice-enable all your customer-facing systems with a consistent brand voice, adding lifelike TTS to:

    • Passenger Information Systems (PIS)
    • Kiosks and Ticketing Machines
    • Mobile Apps & Websites
    • IVR Systems
  3. Woman in a red jacket using a smartphone to view a map outdoors in an urban setting.

    Intelligent Transportation Systems

    Deploy automated speech across all your smart city technologies:

    • Interactive city guides
    • Smart traffic signals
    • Real-time traffic updates
    • Multimodal/intermodal travel systems
  4. Couple at the airport with luggage and boarding passes, ready for travel adventure.

    Smart Mobility

    Build mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) solutions that work for everyone. Enhance the user experience with:

    • Voice-guided navigation
    • Real-time trip planning
    • Multimodal TTS integration
  5. Young woman wearing headphones, enjoying music outdoors, with a vibrant purple background.

    Accessibility Compliance

    Legislation like the EAA requires travel services and communications to be accessible to everyone, including travelers with limited or no vision, photosensitivity, or cognitive disabilities. Text to speech helps you comply with accessibility laws. It also contributes to a more inclusive travel system.

  6. Person in a suit operating a control panel in a modern cockpit with vibrant background.

    Driver Communications

    Keep drivers informed about traffic conditions or real-time hazards without draining staff time. Between trips, train staff more effectively with automated voice-over generation.

Benefits

Bring your applications to life with ReadSpeaker's AI-powered, travel-ready voice solutions

  • Real-Time & Dynamic Capabilities

    Deliver up-to-the-second announcements with real-time text-to-speech. Adapt instantly to schedule changes, delays, and emergency alerts to keep passengers informed and engaged.

  • Flexible Implementation

    Deploy dynamic text to speech your way: on-device, on-premise, in your cloud, or ours. With a lightweight footprint for embedded systems and flexible integration options, ReadSpeaker fits seamlessly into your existing infrastructure and future plans.

  • Scalable & Reliable

    Reliable at any scale. ReadSpeaker’s TTS solutions deliver high availability and seamless performance, even at peak travel times, so your passengers always get the information they need.

  • Inclusive Communication

    Make every step of the travel experience accessible. ReadSpeaker’s multilingual TTS ensures clear, natural communication for all passengers across all touchpoints, regardless of language or ability.

  • Exclusive Voice Branding

    Your voice, your brand. Strengthen your identity with a custom AI voice that delivers a consistent, recognizable audio experience across every channel.

  • Expert Support

    Linguistic expertise at your service. From pronunciation tuning to custom dictionaries and language optimization, our team ensures clear, natural speech tailored to your passengers' needs.

Customer stories

Trusted by leading transport providers worldwide

Tokaido Shinkansen
  • Clear and easily audible announcements
  • Reduced costs by eliminating repeated recordings
  • Simplified announcement management with quick updates
  • Flexible, instant information updates without extra expense
  • Product used: speechMaker Desktop
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Languages & voices

Find the Perfect Voice for Your Passengers

Whether you choose one of our 300+ ready-to-deploy AI-powered voices or construct a fresh custom brand voice, ReadSpeaker TTS fits seamlessly into all of your communication systems.

Custom Voices: Make Every Announcement Unique

In the transportation industry, trust is everything, and passengers trust the voice they recognize. Work with ReadSpeaker to develop a custom TTS voice that embodies your unique brand identity.

  • Custom AI Voices from ReadSpeaker reinforce any brand, from local and national transport authorities to providers in every mode of travel.
  • Deploy your original AI-powered voice consistently across every touchpoint for a seamless and memorable travel experience.
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Products

Explore other text-to-speech products from ReadSpeaker

Whether you choose one of our 300+ ready-to-deploy AI-powered voices or construct a fresh custom brand voice, ReadSpeaker TTS fits seamlessly into your communication systems, all of them.

  • Powerful SDKs

    Enable voice in desktop applications or embedded systems (like onboard or gate displays) with ReadSpeaker's speechEngine SDKs, offering online/offline TTS despite footprint constraints.

  • Intuitive AI Voice Studio

    Easily create voice announcements manually with ReadSpeaker’s powerful AI voice studio, speechMaker Studio. Adjust voice characteristics, expression, pronunciation, speed, and more.

  • Cloud and Server Solutions

    Premium TTS for control room automation: ReadSpeaker speechServer. Alternatively, integrate tailored voice via speechCloud API (SCAPI).

  • NoiseMaster

    NoiseMaster is a revolutionary technology that enhances text-to-speech announcements, making them clearer for passengers in noisy transit environments.

  • Online Content Reading Solutions

    Boost website and document accessibility with webReader and docReader. They provide audio playback and reading tools, enabling all users to engage with your content, regardless of reading ability.

  • Solutions for workplace training

    Make training more inclusive, engaging, and accessible with ReadSpeaker’s AI-powered TTS. Support diverse employees, boost retention, and ensure compliance with ADA & WCAG all with seamless integration.

Supported Operating Systems

ReadSpeaker TTS integrates seamlessly into your existing standards-based platform infrastructure.

Using another platform? No problem. We offer custom porting to deliver TTS anywhere.

  • Windows, Windows Server
  • Linux, Linux Server
  • iOS
  • Android

Pricing

Sustainable pricing based on your needs

Flexible pricing models deliver value based on your unique business case. That could include:

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  • Credits for volume-based usage

  • Licensing fees for unlimited deployment

  • Subscriptions (monthly, quarterly, or annual)

FAQ

Your questions, answered

Find quick answers to common questions about our text-to-speech products and services.

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  • ReadSpeaker TTS integrates quickly with existing transport IT infrastructure. It connects seamlessly with passenger information systems, PA systems, control rooms, mobile apps, CRMs, and digital signage. APIs also enable integration with chatbots and virtual assistants, reducing development time.

  • Yes. ReadSpeaker offers embedded, on-device speech synthesis for reliable offline performance. This ensures train station or bus stop announcements continue even in tunnels, rural lines, or areas with weak connectivity.

  • Yes. ReadSpeaker’s scalable AI voice systems are built for high-volume use. They maintain clear, real-time communication in busy airports, train hubs, and metro systems even during peak traffic.

  • ReadSpeaker TTS automates real-time announcements for delays, gate changes, and cancellations. This eliminates pre-recording limits and enables operators to deliver consistent, multilingual communication across stations, vehicles, and apps, improving efficiency and passenger satisfaction.

  • Yes. ReadSpeaker offers a large voice catalog plus custom voices via its VoiceLab. The company ensures regional accuracy and brand consistency in transport announcements.

  • Yes. ReadSpeaker voices are clear, human-like, and engaging. They are designed for intelligibility in crowded stations and noisy airports, keeping passengers attentive to safety and travel information.

  • Yes. ReadSpeaker offers solutions that meet WCAG accessibility standards.

  • ReadSpeaker does not collect passenger or implementer data. ReadSpeaker is GDPR-compliant and certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ensuring maximum security and privacy.

  • Yes. ReadSpeaker offers flexible pricing models for transport budgets. Automating announcements reduces manual work and avoids the costs of human re-recordings.

  • ReadSpeaker is a trusted partner with 25+ years in text-to-speech voice technology. Our expertise in multilingual support, accessibility, compliance, and ethical AI-powered voices makes us a future-proof choice for transport operators.

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