Internet Available Onboard Some UTA Buses
Wireless internet access is now on select buses that run from Odgen to Salt Lake City. October 10th, 2006 @ 7:31am
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is to have faster busses. It takes hours to get somewhere on the bus. Now they want you to forget the time by being involved "on-line." What a distraction from the real issues......a real "smoke screen." (Can't wait for the mirrors!)
"I am an American Original and yes, I spoke for myself" (no others need apply"
"I am an American Original and yes, I spoke for myself" (no others need apply"
@P H. - So which bus stop should they take out so the route will go faster? The one by your house?
Or maybe they should have a bus lane put in where the buses can go 80 down the city streets so you can get there faster, and people just jump off as it nears their stop so the bus only has to pause but not atually stop.
Oh, I know! They should make the buses smaller, so you only have to transport, like 10 people, and they could have big engines and all that . . . but then they'd be Suburbans and we'd be carpooling.
Buses are buses. They are big, awkward machines that only go so fast, and have to stop regularly so the people they serve can get where they need to go.
Having wireless intenet means that when people have to spend the extra time on the bus, they can get things done like research, emails, etc. so the time is more usefully spent. That's not a distraction, it is an added service to aid those who would like to telecommute.
Or maybe they should have a bus lane put in where the buses can go 80 down the city streets so you can get there faster, and people just jump off as it nears their stop so the bus only has to pause but not atually stop.
Oh, I know! They should make the buses smaller, so you only have to transport, like 10 people, and they could have big engines and all that . . . but then they'd be Suburbans and we'd be carpooling.
Buses are buses. They are big, awkward machines that only go so fast, and have to stop regularly so the people they serve can get where they need to go.
Having wireless intenet means that when people have to spend the extra time on the bus, they can get things done like research, emails, etc. so the time is more usefully spent. That's not a distraction, it is an added service to aid those who would like to telecommute.
@Jani S. - spending the hours on a bus. I tried taking it to work once, just to compare. My commute in a car was 40 minutes, during rush hour traffic (31 miles). When I tried the bus, it was 2 and a half hours. Both times were one way only. And that was making the best possible connections, too. PLUS, I had to align my work schedule with the bus schedule; flexibility evaporated.
I just don't have 5 hours to spend on a bus every day, lap top or not!
So for those who will benefit, OK. Go for it. But just don't try to sell the idea that riding the bus is the most efficient way to get to and from work. It's the cheapest, in every sense of the word...
I just don't have 5 hours to spend on a bus every day, lap top or not!
So for those who will benefit, OK. Go for it. But just don't try to sell the idea that riding the bus is the most efficient way to get to and from work. It's the cheapest, in every sense of the word...
I thought UTA was WHINING about how they have too many people riding the buses because of high gas prices and they need more federal funding, and that's why fares are going to be raised.
Hey, UTA, if you want to get people on your buses, how about raising the level of customer service. Make your buses reliable and timely! It's not unusual for a bus to just not show up(they break down, or the schedule is too tight, or the bus driver just decides he/she can't make it, so why try?) I can't believe you spent good money on wireless when UTA needs so much help on a much more basic level. Nobody cares about a wireless-internet bus that doesn't show up! (Whatever happened to that nifty satellite tracking system? It's not working.) How about replacing some of your old buses that break down all the time? Ah, but THAT wouldn't make the NEWS, it would just be good customer service.
Satellites and Wireless Internet...my my, such good press, and such lousy reality. Oh well. Customers don't really matter anymore, do they? Not since this latest UTA president came into power. I've been riding for 8 years, and this horrible service has only been noticeable in the last two.
Hey, UTA, if you want to get people on your buses, how about raising the level of customer service. Make your buses reliable and timely! It's not unusual for a bus to just not show up(they break down, or the schedule is too tight, or the bus driver just decides he/she can't make it, so why try?) I can't believe you spent good money on wireless when UTA needs so much help on a much more basic level. Nobody cares about a wireless-internet bus that doesn't show up! (Whatever happened to that nifty satellite tracking system? It's not working.) How about replacing some of your old buses that break down all the time? Ah, but THAT wouldn't make the NEWS, it would just be good customer service.
Satellites and Wireless Internet...my my, such good press, and such lousy reality. Oh well. Customers don't really matter anymore, do they? Not since this latest UTA president came into power. I've been riding for 8 years, and this horrible service has only been noticeable in the last two.
Great more taxpayer subsidized non-sense. If people want wireless internet why don't they buy on their own, it's not that expensive. Oh wait, because there is a way to get the taxpayers to cover the cost. Is this going to get the same bad bill of sale that UTA's pet projects always get...."It's good for utah so people in St George need to subsidize internet access for the poor people who need to ride the bus in Ogden"
Just a thought, but it may help to actually tell us what buses are outfitted with Wi-Fi. Just a thought.
@B S. - They DID say which buses have it:
"Wireless internet access is now on select buses that run from Odgen to Salt Lake City."
Do they need to tell you the license plate numbers of the buses, so that you can choose which bus to take when standing on the side of the road?
"Wireless internet access is now on select buses that run from Odgen to Salt Lake City."
Do they need to tell you the license plate numbers of the buses, so that you can choose which bus to take when standing on the side of the road?
I believe is the bus line that has this. However...if you are lucky enough to get a seat on this route in the afternoon...than maybe you can squeeze your laptop out of its case without spilling the guys coffee next to you and dropping your bag on the guys foot standing over you because there are no seats. Wireless Internet is nice but those SLC-Ogden routes need more busses first. You typically wait for 2-3 busses to get a seat.
@Brandon S. - Yea I started riding the 72 express bus in October. The first week I rode it 8 times (4 days) and of the 8 times I rode I had to stand up 4 of those times. I tried different times and still nothing. The times I did get a seat was on Monday and Friday when most people take a day off. NOT a good first impression UTA. It they want people to ride they need to supply more busses. I bought a pass so I'll continue to ride the rest of this month but might drop it because of the standing issue. 30 minutes of standing is not fun.
I agree if they put this wi-fi on 10 busses then that is 50,000 that can be used for one or two more busses. I want the 'Frontrunner' to come quickly I just hope UTA plans well the first few months when people are excited to use it otherwise if people are standing then it will piss them off and it will not get utilized as much. Hey UTA, good service=more use. bad service=less use.
Really stupid to spend that money on Wi-Fi. I've only seen a few people using it - not 5000 bills worth. People need to take a 30 minute break and just relax on the bus, as long as your not standing! Read, sleep, etc but get the heck away from the computer for 30 minutes!
I agree if they put this wi-fi on 10 busses then that is 50,000 that can be used for one or two more busses. I want the 'Frontrunner' to come quickly I just hope UTA plans well the first few months when people are excited to use it otherwise if people are standing then it will piss them off and it will not get utilized as much. Hey UTA, good service=more use. bad service=less use.
Really stupid to spend that money on Wi-Fi. I've only seen a few people using it - not 5000 bills worth. People need to take a 30 minute break and just relax on the bus, as long as your not standing! Read, sleep, etc but get the heck away from the computer for 30 minutes!
Ever hear of the term society? Well, you sometimes have to pay for other peoples stuff. I'm sure some of our "Ogden" money goes to maintaining roads etc in St.George. Quit thinking you're better than the rest of us and try to unite for once, we all live in this state together you know, this isn't some union you can just sucede from like Texas.
@B S. - I understand your point but the mutual expenses need to be reasonable. I don't need to subsidize internet access for sl bound ogdenites. That's going to far.
You mean to tell me that the homless that ride the bus are going to be on wi-fi now? Crazy world! Homless with laptops!
I agree with most of what has been said here. I think that UTA is getting a bit ahead of themselves on the Wi-Fi and should be focusing on getting the routes better established and usage consistent (versus standing one day, sitting the next, jammed packed today, totally empty the next). I think that additional buses will help in this matter as well as better planning for the routes.
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