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Capital Metro Launches Mobile WiFi Aboard Express Buses

For Immediate Release

For More Information Contact:
Andrea Lofye, 369-6029
Adam Shaivitz, 369-6027
Web site: www.capmetro.org

Capital Metro Launches Mobile WiFi Aboard Express Buses

Pilot Project Provides Internet Access for Passengers

AUSTIN, Texas, November 13, 2006 - Capital Metro is launching Mobile WiFi service on Express buses to provide internet access for passengers.

The pilot project begins this month with service on nine coach buses serving express routes. The WiFi-enabled buses will feature Capital Metro WiFi decals to let boarding passengers know they are riding buses with WiFi capabilities.

Capital Metro will evaluate interest in the project and test performance in the coming weeks. Following completion of the pilot project in January 2007, staff will consider possible expansion to other routes and services.

Capital Metro, in conjunction with the Austin Wireless City Project, has also recently launched static WiFi service at the Pavillion and Tech Ridge Park & Ride facilities. WiFi will also be offered at the Leander Park & Ride facility when it opens in Spring 2007.

About Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority provides bus service on flexible, convenient schedules at more than 3,000 bus stops throughout Central Texas, providing riders with an average of 130,000 one-way trips each day. Capital Metro's fixed route bus service includes 62 metro and flyer routes, six downtown circulator 'Dillo routes, seven express routes and 20 UT shuttle routes. Capital Metro also offers 30 AISD school routes, van and carpooling coordination, shuttles to special events and special transit services for the disabled. Plans are underway to begin Capital MetroRail service in 2008. For more information, including an online trip planner and a commute cost calculator, visit www.capmetro.org or call (512) 474-1200.


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