Pierce Transit to dispatch buses as Wi-Fi 'hot spots' for students amid school closures
Students in Pierce County having difficulty connecting to the internet during school closures have a new resource at their disposal.
Starting Thursday, Pierce Transit will dispatch buses to two locations in the county as part of a pilot program to provide free Wi-Fi hot spots.
“Students and their caregivers will park near the bus and connect to the bus’s Wi-Fi to interact with teachers, conduct assignment research, upload or download assignments or conduct other types of school work,” according to a press release from Pierce Transit.
Students will not enter the buses and also must adhere to social distancing guidelines. Pierce Transit buses have a Wi-Fi range of 100 feet.
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