Shaw Communications (TSX:SJR.B) and TransLink announced the next phase in their partnership by providing free WiFi connectivity to the thousands of passengers who travel between Downtown Vancouver and the North Shore each day on SeaBus ferries.
"Until now, commuters have been able to enjoy complimentary access at both terminals," said Greg Pultz, Shaw's vice president of operations. "As of today, anyone and everyone who wants it has access to fast WiFi from the moment they enter the ferry terminal to the moment they leave the destination terminal."
From launch in December 2015 until the end of July 2016, SeaBus commuters have used more than 1 million MB of data on the ShawGuest network alone. Passengers who are not Shaw customers can access Shaw Go WiFi by selecting "ShawGuest" from the list of available WiFi networks. Shaw Internet subscribers will automatically connect if they've used Shaw Go WiFi before.
Owned by TransLink and operated by Coast Mountain Bus, SeaBus crosses Burrard Inlet to connect Vancouver and North Vancouver and ferries nearly 6 million passengers each year.