Two Perth train stations have been WiFi-enabled, and a pair of trains will soon follow, as part of a trial of the technology on the city’s transport network.
WiFi was launched this week at Subiaco and Elizabeth Quay stations on the Perth, with passengers notified via the stations’ signage.
The Public Transport Authority plans to roll out the service to a pair of trains by the end of 2018.
Users will be granted up to 150MB of data per device, every 24 hours.
State transport minister Rita Saffioti said the results of the trial would be rolled out more widely.
“As the McGowan Government continues to progress Metronet, we are looking at other measures that could attract more people to public transport,” Saffioti said.
“I am pleased to announce that this trial can now begin after a lengthy period of negotiations.
“I would urge anyone who has used the system to contact Transperth with their feedback.”
The WiFi service is being delivered by Optus, and the contract allows for the trial to proceed with no direct costs to the State Government.
Meanwhile, the State Government has invested $33.8 million towards upgrading Transperth’s SmartRider ticketing system, to cater for future patronage growth expected as part of Metronet and to accommodate advances in technology.