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Wi-Fi coming to a VIA bus near you
Posted:
10/28/2009
VIA Metropolitan Transit is testing high-speed wireless internet connections on one of its buses, and the agency is inviting riders to share their experience with the technology.
VIA is setting up a test bus to provide Wi-Fi connections to commuters who use the agency’s express bus services. The test period will run from November 2 through December 4, and the internet-enabled bus will be rotated throughout several runs of VIA’s six express routes. The Wi-Fi connection will be available to anyone who boards the bus with a portable computer or any other device that is capable of accessing the internet. The connection is free, and up to five users can be on line at a time.
When the test period is over, VIA will evaluate the reactions of riders who took advantage of the Wi-Fi connection. If the service proves effective, VIA may consider applying the technology to more buses.
The Wi-Fi bus will run on the following schedule. For details on times, call VIA’s Customer Service at 362-2020.
November 2-6
Route 6 U.S. 281 Express
November 9-13
Route 17 IH-35 Express
Route 93 IH-10 Crossroads/UTSA Express
Route 94 IH-10 Fiesta Texas Express
November 16-20
Route 64 U.S. 90 Express
November 23-25
Route 48 IH-35 South Express
November 30 - December 4
Route 17 IH-35 Express
Route 93 IH-10 Crossroads/UTSA Express
Route 94 IH-10 Fiesta Texas Express
Ride the Wi-Fi bus, try it out and let us know what you think.
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