Bus Éireann customers can now enjoy free wi-fi while waiting for their bus at Colbert station in Limerick which is one of seven stations where commuters can surf the web as part of an initiative funded by the National Transport Authority.
Customers can also connect for free at Busaras Dublin; Parnell Place, Cork; Ceannt Station Galway; Plunkett Station Waterford; Sligo Station, and Ballina Station. The seven stations have a combined weekly footfall of approximately 200,000 people.
Public and Commuter Transport Minister Alan Kelly welcomed the initiative, saying it will improve the journey experience for customers.
“Buses and coaches are one of the most efficient ways to get around the country and being able to work, study, play games or use social media will greatly improve the transport experience. This will be money well spent. Access to wi-fi is an essential part of modern business and education, and as a Government we will continue to support such developments,” stated Minister Kelly.
Bus Éireann customers can already avail of free wi-fi on many inter-city, commuter and city services, and this initiative means they will now be able to enjoy free internet access throughout their journey.
“Free wi-fi has proven very popular with customers who increasingly want to be connected for work or leisure while on the move and we would expect the in-station Wi-Fi to be just as well-used,” said Andrew McLindon, PR Manager, Bus Éireann.
Currently, half of the company’s 200-strong Expressway inter-city coach fleet is equipped with wi-fi and Bus Éireann intends to roll-out free wi-fi to the rest of its Expressway coaches in the coming months.
A further 90 city and commuter vehicles operating in Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and the Greater Dublin Area provide free wi-fi while customers at selected seats on 53 of the company’s new Expressway and commuter coaches can also charge their electronic devices while using free wi-fi.
