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Post by smiler52 on Apr 11, 2012 13:41:40 GMT
hi all 500 buses are set to get wifi in the next to year in south hampshire in £7.4m scheme The Department of Transport has awarded £4.5m towards the scheme after a joint bid by Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire councils. At least 141 buses will be refurbished under the scheme, 500 will get display screens showing the next stops and new LED lighting, and a smartphone app giving bus timetable information will be launched later this year. full info here www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/9640918.Buses_to_get_wi_fi_in___7_4m_scheme/thanks |
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Post by twobellstogo on Apr 11, 2012 21:04:03 GMT
Isn't it about time TfL considered this for at least some London buses?...
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Post by londonbusboy on Apr 12, 2012 1:37:53 GMT
Isn't it about time TfL considered this for at least some London buses?... I was just thinking the same |
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Post by eggmiester on Apr 12, 2012 11:44:15 GMT
With the capabilities of ibus, all london buses should be wifi capable!!
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Post by slr on Apr 12, 2012 18:07:48 GMT
You'd have drivers streaming radio on their phones lol. I know I would.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2012 22:16:49 GMT
Don't think wi-fi would suit buses as much. Its not like the working people would actually get out their Mac Books or Dell Laptops and start checking their e-mails while on a bus and certainly not in an urban area. It would just make them an easy target for a bus robbery.
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Post by VPL630 on Apr 15, 2012 22:57:26 GMT
Don't think wi-fi would suit buses as much. Its not like the working people would actually get out their Mac Books or Dell Laptops and start checking their e-mails while on a bus and certainly not in an urban area. It would just make them an easy target for a bus robbery. But I do think it would be a good idea maybe on certain routes like the X26 to have wifi because that is a long route |
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Post by vjaska on Apr 15, 2012 23:25:55 GMT
Don't think wi-fi would suit buses as much. Its not like the working people would actually get out their Mac Books or Dell Laptops and start checking their e-mails while on a bus and certainly not in an urban area. It would just make them an easy target for a bus robbery. But I do think it would be a good idea maybe on certain routes like the X26 to have wifi because that is a long route I reckon a trial should be done on a bus route with a good mix of different people, i.e. people off to work, shopping, school kids, etc. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2012 4:32:06 GMT
Don't think wi-fi would suit buses as much. Its not like the working people would actually get out their Mac Books or Dell Laptops and start checking their e-mails while on a bus and certainly not in an urban area. It would just make them an easy target for a bus robbery. I actually would use wifi for my phone ... save having to use my data allowance. Could update my apps  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2012 5:35:08 GMT
I'd certainly make use of wi-fi
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2012 10:29:09 GMT
Don't think wi-fi would suit buses as much. Its not like the working people would actually get out their Mac Books or Dell Laptops and start checking their e-mails while on a bus and certainly not in an urban area. It would just make them an easy target for a bus robbery. Considering many people usually have their phones and smartphones out while on the bus, I don't think they would have a problem getting their laptops out. |
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Post by ilovelondonbuses on Apr 16, 2012 15:45:33 GMT
Well personally I need the internet where ever I go.  I agree that TfL should consider this. I mean we pay £2.20 for a ride so we should get some benefit out that. ;D |
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Post by jay38a on Apr 16, 2012 21:29:55 GMT
Well personally I need the internet where ever I go. I agree that TfL should consider this. I mean we pay £2.20 for a ride so we should get some benefit out that. ;D Even though its nice to be able to check things, i dont like the way things have gone with people checking phones and facebook etc all the time when there around company it really annoyes me, its like isnt my company good enough, i dont mind the odd check however constant checking is very annoying and rude, which this Wifi will only increase. I can understand it will be useful for business use though. |
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Post by 6HP502C on Apr 17, 2012 19:55:00 GMT
What financial incentive is there for TfL to do this though?
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Post by panthro2 on Apr 18, 2012 0:17:26 GMT
I agree with Chris, it's a bad idea especially for London buses on a whole, the reasons are obvious. Better suited for luxury coaches and trains.
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I agree that TfL should consider this. I mean we pay £2.20 for a ride so we should get some benefit out that. ;D
