Winnipeg Transit officially kicked off a new pilot project Thursday that will provide free Wi-Fi access on selected city buses over the next year.
The $300,000 project will see Wi-Fi available on 12 city buses, which will rotate through various city routes over the pilot period.
Mayor Brian Bowman said the technology will not only improve the rider experience, but could also be used to make buses safer by providing a faster connection for audio and video surveillance.
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