GTA commuters rejoice: free Wi-Fi is coming to GO Transit vehicles next year.

Metrolinx and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation announced Wednesday morning that travellers on board GO trains and buses will be able to access free Wi-Fi starting in 2020.

Associate Transportation Minister Kinga Surma confirmed the government will spend $65 million on a five-year wireless internet contract.

Toronto-area transportation agency Metrolinx signed an agreement with wireless internet provider Icomera Canada Inc. to outfit all 1,475 GO buses and trains.

“We know our customers want to stay connected to make the most of their journey time while travelling with us,” said Mark Childs, chief marketing officer for Metrolinx. “Our new partnership with Icomera is for great Wi-Fi and great on-board entertainment experiences.”

The rollout is set for the spring, with the government aiming to have all GO vehicles online by the end of 2020.

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GO Transit Wi-Fi is also set to include a portal with free entertainment content.

Surma says being connected will “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.”

With files from the Canadian Press

Rhianna Jackson-Kelso is a breaking news reporter, working out of the Star’s radio room in Toronto. Follow her on Twitter: @RhiannaJK

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