Transportation

As ridership continues to soar in the public transportation sector, so does the demand for on bus Wi-Fi. Simultaneously, the need to connect to mission critical data is also on the rise. Now you can provide Wi-Fi service, view real-time CCTV footage, and verify credit cards instantly. If you are a private charter operator, you are certainly seeing an increase in requests for Wi-Fi access. The security demands are also increasing in the private charter industry. At the same time, millions of children are transported every day in the U.S. via yellow school buses. Providing Internet access, as well as enhanced security services will certainly continue to grow.

Within the Bus market, the need for Internet access is being driven by two forms of demand: consumer demand and security demand. The consumer wants to be as connected as possible; whether commuting to work on the number nine, or chartering a bus for a corporate event. They expect the same amenities that they receive when they arrive at a hotel or their local coffee shop. This demand is pressuring operators to offer Wi-Fi service in order to remain competitive, while satisfying demand. The security demand refers to federal mandates that require public and private operators to implement measures to increase rider and driver safety. These requirements can be partially funded through grants from Homeland Security, as there is an emphasis on terror prevention within the industry. If a bus is equipped with SinglePoint’s solutions, as well as an on-board CCTV system, law enforcement is able to remotely view activity inside the bus. The possibilities are truly endless.

Here some statistics on the transportation market: