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Auckland Transport launches free WI-FI on LINK bus services
8th September 2011
Auckland Transport launches free WI-FI on LINK bus services
With the
flick of a switch, passengers on Auckland’s public
transport network will be able to enjoy free WI-FI access
from tomorrow on board all NZ Bus LINK services and one of
the trains running from Kingsland to Britomart.
The
launch is part of an Auckland Transport six month pilot
which will operate with Auckland Council’s already
established WI-FI zone. Patrons will be able to utilise the
internet free of charge from bus or train to pavement.
“Being able to access the internet via this new Wi-Fi service means our customers and our visitors to the city can make more effective use of their commute time”, says Mark Lambert, Auckland Transport’s Public Transport Operations Manager.
“On board, passengers with
wireless enabled devices will automatically pick up the
‘Auckland WI-FI @ Tomizone’ network which will provide
each individual with three free sessions of up to 30 minutes
each day.
“Auckland Transport will evaluate the success
of the Wi-Fi service prior to making it more widely
available across the public transport network”, says Mr
Lambert.
The WI-FI launch is the result of intensive research and development by Auckland Transport’s Information Technology team in collaboration with Auckland Council and Tomizone.
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