Modern transit runs on reliable connectivity
Connected technologies are reshaping the public transit experience. Agencies and passengers depend on GPS, on-board payment systems, and safety monitoring to deliver efficient, secure and cost-effective service. All of this requires reliable connectivity. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions LTE and 5G networking solutions for mass transit are built for mobility. From fleet operations to passenger experiences, we deliver the always-on connectivity that keeps public transit rolling.
Unreliable connectivity
Unreliable connectivity disrupts ticketing systems, passenger Wi-Fi, and real-time fleet visibility. When even one vehicle loses connection, it can affect scheduling, fare collection, and customer communication across the network, creating delays and reduced rider trust.
Operational inefficiency
Operational inefficiency costs agencies time and money when vehicles must be pulled from service to troubleshoot network issues. Without centralized management and visibility, IT teams spend hours diagnosing problems in person instead of optimizing fleet performance remotely.
Ericsson combines enterprise-grade LTE/5G connectivity, edge-to-cloud security, and centralized fleet management to help transit agencies overcome these challenges and deliver the future of mobility.
Connectivity that supports operations, riders, and safety
Continuous operations
Maintain secure, reliable connectivity across fleets and fixed stations.
Enhanced passenger experience
Fast, reliable Wi-Fi, mobile ticketing, arrival updates, and schedule updates keep riders connected and satisfied.
Stronger safety outcomes
Support public and employee safety with connected systems and nonstop visibility.
Digital transformation of mass transit
Ericsson enables public transit agencies to embrace digital transformation with wireless WAN and 5G solutions that enhance operations, improve safety, and elevate the passenger experience. Here’s how transit organizations benefit.
Seattle transit agency keeps fleets connected with LTE
King County Metro, serving more than 2.25 million people across the Seattle region, needed a scalable solution to keep over 1,700 buses connected. By deploying Ericsson cellular routers with centralized cloud management, the agency eliminated dropped connections, gained real-time AVL and GPS data, and simplified network management for its lean IT team.
“I can schedule updates to push out across the fleet simultaneously at 3 a.m. — without requiring our team to visit any of the buses.” — Russ Mattichak, Network Engineer, King County Metro
Wi-Fi 7 meets the daily route.
Multi-carrier 5G SA and Wi-F 7 keep fare systems, video, and passenger
Wi-Fi running. A modular design extends hardware life across your fleet.
Product features
From fast, zero-touch deployments to secure, always-on connectivity, our solutions are built to reduce downtime, simplify IT operations, and enhance the customer experience.
Explore how 5G is powering the future of transit.
