Plymouth Metrolink adds Wi-Fi

June 4, 2015 at 10:27PM

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Riders on express buses operated by Plymouth Metrolink now have access to free high-speed Wi-Fi.

The agency said all 32 of its express buses offer the service due to a partnership with SouthWest Transit, said Plymouth Administrative Services Director Luke Fischer.

The integration of transit and technology has been a primary focus for Metrolink, a news release said. Wi-Fi comes just months after Plymouth Metrolink launched a free mobile app that features real-time bus tracking, a route planner and rider alerts.

Metrolink offers express commuter and reverse service between Plymouth and downtown Minneapolis. It also has local service to major Plymouth business centers among its 11 routes.

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