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"Get ready to log on to TANK’s Mobile Wi-Fi – A Project of NKU’s College of Informatics."

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Terms:

Park & Rides - locations situated near businesses or large complexes where TANK customers can park their car for free and ride the bus

TANK - Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky

Wi-Fi - an acronym for "wireless fidelity", network standard of mobile computing devices and regulated by the Wi-Fi alliance

Overview

The region’s first wide-ranging, free mobile Wi-Fi service extending into three counties was launched June 30th, 2007, by the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) in a research project initiated and designed by Northern Kentucky University (NKU). The pilot project provides Internet access free to all riders on 20 TANK buses. The free service are available first on select TANK express routes, which attract thousands of daily commuters in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties.

One goal of both TANK and the NKU researchers in this pilot project is to increase bus ridership. "TANK is very interested in attracting new commuters," said Gina Douthat, director of communications and development for TANK. "We believe there is an untapped market for public transportation, especially among younger commuters who'd like to avoid the hassles and expense of daily driving and who would like to make better use of their time. TANK’s Mobile Wi-Fi provides another big incentive for riding the bus."

How can I recognize a TANK Wi-Fi bus?

All buses on the following routes are Wi-Fi capable:

In addition, all Wi-Fi capable buses are marked with the Lily Pad Logo seen below:

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