Free wi-fi to be installed at city's bus stops

Nottingham has 800 bus stops and shelters which are about to get a makeover

Free public wi-fi will soon be available at bus stops across Nottingham.

A 15-year contract has been awarded by the city council to JCDecaux from January to refurbish Nottingham’s 800 bus shelters and its free-standing digital totems.

As well as providing wi-fi, JCDecaux will use advertising revenue from the shelters and screens to install LED lighting and real-time air quality monitors.

Advertising will also fund environmental and community projects, said Nottingham City Council.

This includes support for community groups, university research projects in the city and biodiversity initiatives.

Council leader Neghat Khan said it was important the city’s bus stops and shelters were well-maintained, and said the advertising would bring in extra income to the council.

A spokesperson for Nottingham City Council said upgraded shelters would come at no cost to the council and the work would take about 12 to 18 months to complete.

JCDecaux would also be responsible for looking after the bus shelters, the council said.