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21st Century Technology plc

("21st Century" or "the Group")

Arriva UK Bus, 2 year contract extension

Contract renewal

21st Century Technology Plc (AIM: C21), the specialist provider of tailored solutions to the transport community, solving complex operational requirements both on and off vehicle is pleased to announce a 2-year contract extension to an existing Framework Agreement with Arriva Bus UK through to Feb 2019; with a customer option of an additional 1-year extension through to Feb 2020.

Arriva UK Bus has a fleet size of 5,900 buses; 1,600 in London provide 17% of the capital's bus services and the remaining 4,300 providing vital regional bus services. The safety critical CCTV systems provided by 21st Century assist Arriva in protecting passengers, drivers and members of the public. Arriva UK Bus is part of the Arriva Group, owned by Deutsche Bahn, which has transport operations across 14 European countries. 21st Century's Fleet Systems team have been providers of on-board CCTV and related IT technologies to Arriva UK Bus since 2002 and have continued to maintain and support systems throughout the almost 15-year relationship. High levels of performance and reliability are maintained through 21track, an online web service and call-centre, coordinating a network of engineering teams working overnight in depots across the UK. .

Russ Singleton, Chief Executive Officer, said: "we are delighted that Arriva UK Bus has chosen 21st Century to continue to supply and support their important on-board CCTV and associated IT systems by extending this important Framework Agreement. We will continue to invest in the development of innovative technologies and back-office processes, as part of our drive to continuously improve system reliability and performance, at the same time as reduce whole life-cycle costs for all our customers".

A digital copy of this announcement will be available on the Group's website: www.21stplc.com

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'Connected Systems for Connected Journeys'

21st Century Technology is the specialist provider of tailored solutions to the transport community, solving complex operational requirements both on and off the vehicle. Comprised of a Fleet Systems division and a Passenger Systems division, 21st Century Technology provides integrated solutions both on and off the vehicle to deliver 'connected systems for connected journeys'.

Fleet Systems: include CCTV video surveillance; to improve passenger & driver safety, vehicle & driver performance monitoring, real-time on-board IT subsystems management and automatic passenger counting.

Passenger Systems: include the design & manufacture of all the necessary hardware and software for electronic passenger information systems, off-vehicle smart ticketing and way-finding.

With over 20 years' experience in the transport industry, 21st Century Technology specialises in providing innovative, cost-effective technology lead solutions to improve the passenger experience and provide operational benefits to fleet and network operators.

Further information on the company is available on www.21stplc.com or search for 21st Century Technology on LinkedIn and @21stCenturyLtd on Twitter.