In the digital age, being connected is more important than ever. For operators, helping their passengers stay that way can be a costly venture – an issue that telecommunication company Fivebars hopes to change
Wi-Fi is becoming increasingly prevalent for bus and coach operators throughout the world and is now considered a necessity rather than a luxury. As it becomes increasingly expensive to own and run a car, being able to keep up with work, connect with friends or even check the latest journey information online helps make public travel more productive, and could help shift users away from private vehicle use.
What keeps operators away
Fivebars have been working with industry leaders Mobile Onboard to provide operators reliable, cost effective onboard passenger for the last three years. After speaking to operators across the country, some operators are yet to adopt this type of technology. One of the most common reasons for this is the cost of installing the hardware into their fleet.
A contract for Wi-Fi
Fivebars are now offering a solution to this problem. In the same way that you would take out a mobile phone contract and get the handset included free of charge, operators can take out a data contract for the vehicle and can receive the Wi-Fi hardware, either free of charge or for a minimal upfront cost – depending on the model of hardware required.
The very best experience
Katie Luckwell, Wi-Fi Specialist at Fivebars, says: “I have been working within the on-bus technology industry over the last six years and strongly believe this is a revolutionary step forward.
“This solution now means that every operator regardless of their fleet size can now embrace this technology, allowing them to offer their passengers the very best experience when travelling.”
For more information, email hello@fivebars.co.uk or visit www.fivebars.co.uk
