Tallahassee StarMetro Offers Wireless Internet Access to Riders

Starting today, Tallahassee StarMetro began offering WiFi on ten of its coaches. This new technology will allow StarMetro riders to access the Internet via wireless enabled devices, such as laptops and personal digital assistants.

"From local listening sessions, we discovered that riders really wanted and valued WiFi access on transit," said Samuel Scheib, StarMetro Planner.

StarMetro riders can look for the WiFi logo, located on the outside of each coach near the double doors, to ensure they can log on to the StarMetro WiFi system once riding.

StarMetro began the process of acquiring WiFi technology for its coaches almost a year ago. Partnering with the Parvus Corporation, StarMetro has diligently worked to add this new feature on part of its fleet. Installation started in early February for RiderNet3 (RiderNet cubed), Parvus' third generation WiFi solution for mass transit vehicles, onboard the selected StarMetro coaches.

"We are very pleased to offer this new service to our riders," said Ron Garrison, director of StarMetro. "If our riders enjoy the service, we hope to continue adding WiFi capabilities to the rest of our fleet."