Independent UK bus operator Trent Barton is to deploy WiFi access on selected routes.
The company operates the Red Arrow bus network in the Midlands. It’s one of the UK’s only truly independent bus route operators, employing close to 1,000 people in various parts of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire, running its fleet on a network of local routes.
The bus operator has selected technology from Moovera Networks to deliver internet connectivity on commuter coaches running between Nottingham and Derby. It has rolled-out eight WiFi-enabled Scania Irizar vehicles on the Red Arrow service which departs every fifteen minutes during rush hour. The solution is also being used as part of the GPS vehicle location system.
“We’ve made a significant investment to modernize our fleet of over 270 buses and are continually seeking news ways to provide better service to our customers,” said Mark Greasley, Commercial Manager at Trent Barton. “By putting WiFi hotspots on our vehicles we’re offering passengers a way to make the most of the forty minute journey.”
The Moovbox solution offers WiFi access on the Red Arrow vehicles at speeds up to 3.6 Mbps by creating a bridge between the coach and Vodaafone’s 3G HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) cellular broadband network.
“The Red Arrow service that Trent Barton operates in the Midlands is very popular with commuters who will immediately benefit from the ability to get online for free while on the bus,” said Jim Baker, Moovera CEO and founder.
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