Moscow residents will soon be able to charge their mobile phones and use the Internet at the city's public transport stops, the TASS news agency reported Friday.
By the end of the year, Moscow will have 181 bus stops equipped with USB ports for charging electronic devices and free wireless Internet, Maxim Liksutov, deputy mayor and head of the Moscow department of transport and road infrastructure, told TASS.
The move comes as City Hall tries to encourage Moscow residents to use public transport in an attempt to combat the city's massive traffic jams.
Public transport passengers will now be able to benefit from checking their email and accessing other online services free of charge, while drivers cannot avail themselves of the same opportunity, Liksutov said.
By the end of November, 450 Moscow bus stops will be equipped with free wireless Internet, the RIA Novosti news agency reported Friday.
In December last year, free Wi-Fi became available on all lines of the Moscow metro.
A Message from The Moscow Times:
Dear readers,
We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent."
These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia.
We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help.
Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact.
By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us.
Remind me later.
