The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority says it’s going to offer free Wi-Fi service on several of its buses.

Metro and MAX riders will soon be able to get more out of their commute with free WiFi powered by T-Mobile on select buses.  All MAX vehicles and 22 Metro buses will have WiFi service later this week.

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority is conducting this pilot to determine the demand for the WiFi on buses. KCATA will also assess how well existing technology can meet the needs of riders.

“Our riders are generally very connected and technologically savvy,” said Director of Communications Cindy Baker. “We are excited to provide a way for them to stay connected while they are riding the Metro, whether they want to check email to get ready for the workday or just relax and surf the web.”