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Starting Thursday riders on 12 city buses will be able to access free wi-fi.

The buses offering the service will be clearly marked with a wi-fi logo for the duration of the year-long pilot project.

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“This is an important step to not only improve the quality of the service we provide transit riders, but also improve the overall function of the system,” said Mayor Brian Bowman in a press release.

No login or registration will be required to use the wi-fi, passengers can simply connect to WPGTransit and accept the Terms and Conditions.

“Providing innovative technology on public transit will improve customer service and enhance the customer experience by allowing riders to connect to Wi-Fi, free of charge,” said chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Innovation Councillor Cindy Gilroy in the release.

The free Wi-Fi system includes security measures to filter user traffic to ensure City of Winnipeg infrastructure is not used for undesirable purposes. Throughout the pilot program, there will be consultation with bus operators and other Transit staff to determine how the technology could be used to improve safety and security for both bus operators and passengers.