wifi

New online service for Tokyo rail riders

October 6, 2011

Passengers on Tokyo’s Yamanote line will be able to access an information service called Train Net via an on-board WiFi network for a month-long trial.

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Toronto gets ready for cell phone service

October 4, 2011

The Toronto Transit Commission (ON) plans to award a contract to a wireless provider to equip its stations and platforms for cell-phone reception.

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British business travelers prefer to relax on the train

September 30, 2011

The image of business travelers working productively on intercity trains is a myth according to research conducted for the UK Department for Transport.

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Subway cell phones: Progress or chaos?

September 28, 2011

As the MTA rolls out wireless service at six subway stations, the debate begins. Is this a sign of progress or the end of civilization?

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WiFi is coming to Golden Gate Transit buses

September 27, 2011

Golden Gate Transit (CA) will install wireless connections on 150 buses after a successful pilot project.

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Los Angeles agency moves forward with WiFi for Gold Line

September 18, 2011

Free WiFi on LA Metro’s Gold Line is closer, as CRA/LA approved a contract for a consultant to prepare design specs and an RFP.

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BART board to review cell phone policy

August 22, 2011

The BART board has scheduled a meeting to consider developing a policy that defines when (if ever) the agency may shut down wireless access.

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Boulder employers want workers to clock in on their commute

August 10, 2011

Hoping for a federal grant for WiFi on bus routes, Boulder (CO) officials are asking employers if they would allow workers to “clock in” while commuting.

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The decline of WiFi on transit

August 9, 2011

The increased use of smartphones and tablets has reduced the need for WiFi on transit vehicles and some operators are focusing on cellular coverage.

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Curbside buses cut into Amtrak ridership

August 3, 2011

Curbside intercity buses like Megabus are attracting riders from Amtrak trains and airplanes thanks to cheap fares, WiFi, and free bottled water.

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