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Customers using TransLinks express RapidBus services can now use free WiFi powered by Rogers during their commutes.Through TransLinks Customer Experience Action Plan TransLink and Rogers Communications are installing free public WiFi available to anyone with a mobile device systemwide on transit vehicles and at transit hubs.Currently customers can access free WiFiOn all five RapidBus routes and some other articulated busesOnboard most SeaBus vesselsOn some SkyTrain carsAt both SeaBus terminals Edmonds Station New Westminster Station Carvolth Exchange and Langley Centre ExchangeNot only is RapidBus faster with fewer stops now all customers can ride our premium bus service without having to spend money on data fees says TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn. These upgrades are yet another way we are elevating customer experiences by making it easier for customers to use their transit time for leisure work or to connect with family and friends.Work to install free public WiFi on transit vehicles and hubs is continuing with the goal to make the entire system WiFi accessible. In the short-term TransLink and Rogers will prioritize vehicles that carry the most passengers like articulated buses and SkyTrain cars. These upgrades come at no expense to TransLink.As we come together with Shaw Rogers is proud to work with TransLink to keep all passengers connected on their RapidBus rides for free helping them to stay connected during their daily commute said Ron McKenzie Chief Technology and Information Officer Rogers Communications. This initiative is an important part of our commitment to keep Canadians connected where and when they want.TransLink originally partnered with Shaw Communications for this project and they have since merged with Rogers Communications. TransLink and Rogers remain committed to enhancing the experiences of Metro Vancouver transit riders through free complimentary WiFi.TransLink WiFi factsWiFi first started getting installed on TransLinks system in late 2021On average roughly 24000 unique devices use TransLink WiFi each dayIn total customers have used over 215000 gigabytes of free data while onboard transit vehicles or at transit hubsEnough data has been used to stream over 71000 hours of Netflix in High Definition.
