The Ontario government is going to be bringing free Wi-Fi to GO buses and trains next year.
A press release on September 4th said Metrolinx has signed an agreement with Icomera Canada to connect 1,475 GO busses and trains to free Wi-Fi starting in 2020. This will include 532 busses and 943 train coaches.
GO Transit will include internet access and free entertainment content through a user-friendly portal.
"Our government is delivering on its promise to make life easier for people by giving them the opportunity to stay connected to family, friends and colleagues while travelling to work, school or appointments," Ontario associate minister of transportation Kinga Surma, said in the release.
Commuters will be able to stay connected with their mobile devices "with a free, reliable, high-quality, wireless internet connection," the release said.
Customers will start to see Wi-Fi on buses and trains beginning spring 2020, and the full rollout will be completed by the end of that year.
To note, the province began improving Wi-Fi connections by introducing something similar in 2018. At the time, the government launched an improved GO Transit website and trip planner.
MobileSyrup has reached out to the transportation ministry's office to understand more about the new service.
Source: Ontario Government
