WiFi in Motion
WiFi in Motion for South African buses, shuttles and fleets.
Managed passenger WiFi for long-distance buses, airport shuttles, tour operators, taxis, mobile clinics and anything else that moves between stops. We supply the equipment for the vehicle and run the same branded login page we run for fixed venues, one setup per vehicle, all looked after from our side.
What you get
The same branded WiFi as a venue, in every vehicle.
Hotwireless WiFi in Motion is built for commercial use: passenger WiFi, branded login pages, consent capture, data controls and a per-vehicle view in your own login. It is not a loose MiFi device thrown into a glovebox.
Branded captive portal
Your transport brand or route message on every passenger's phone the moment they connect.
Passenger data capture
POPIA-aware opt-in capture of name, email and cell number, so you can contact recent passengers.
Fair-use controls
Per-passenger time and bandwidth limits stop a single heavy user from sinking the in-vehicle connection.
Your own login
See each vehicle by name in your own login: whether its router is online, how many passengers are connected now, and how much data it has used this month. We keep an eye on the routers from our side.
Proven on the road
In daily use on inter-campus runs for a flight training academy in the Eastern Cape, where the hotspot has to hold up over hours of driving.
Equipment that suits the vehicle
We supply the unit, already set up, with guidance on the data plan. It can run off a cigarette lighter socket, or your installer can wire it to the vehicle battery for a permanent feed.
Use cases
Passenger WiFi for transport operators.
Whether you call it bus WiFi, vehicle WiFi, fleet WiFi or passenger WiFi, it is the same service. Here is what it looks like in each kind of operation.
Bus WiFi
Long-distance coaches, cross-border buses, school buses and campus shuttles with controlled passenger access.
Tour vehicle WiFi
Tour operators can keep guests connected while using the portal for offers and trip information.
Airport shuttle WiFi
A clean branded connection for transfers between airports, hotels, offices and conference venues.
Mobile clinic WiFi
Connectivity for mobile health, field sales, training units and remote service teams.
What it costs
One vehicle or a whole fleet, priced per vehicle.
Every vehicle is on a package — R399, R599 or R799 per vehicle per month, ex VAT — plus R100 per vehicle per month for WiFi in Motion. The vehicle kit (router and power supply) is from R4,300 once-off per vehicle, ex VAT, fitted by your auto electrician. Fleet discounts for larger fleets. SIM card and data are not included.
Your package + R100 per vehicle per month
Every package runs at a fixed location and on the move. A shuttle can have the plain branded login page, or passenger sign-up, or the full picture of who travels with you and how often, exactly as a venue would. The vehicle add-on is R100 per vehicle per month, ex VAT, on top of the package.
Fleet discounts
Running more than a handful of vehicles? Ask us for a fleet price. We quote the fleet as a whole rather than publishing a volume rate card.
SIM card and data are not included
The SIM card and the data the vehicle uses are bought from a mobile network, not from us. We help you size the plan for the routes you run so you are not guessing.
Vehicle kit from R4,300 once-off per vehicle
Bought once per vehicle, ex VAT: the router and power supply. Fitting is done by your auto electrician. SIM card and data are not included.
See the three packages
Every vehicle is on a package — R399, R599 or R799 per vehicle per month, ex VAT — plus R100 per vehicle per month for WiFi in Motion. Fleet discounts for larger fleets. SIM card and data are not included.
Fleet view
Every vehicle in your own login.
The same reports a venue gets, per vehicle: which routers are online, who is connected now, and what each vehicle has used this month. We watch the routers from our side.
Fleet view
Your fleet — this monthSample
Five vehicles on one login. Every figure on this sheet is sample data.
| Vehicle | Status | Guests now | Sessions this month | Data this month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shuttle 1 CA 123-456 Sample | Online | 6 | 310 | 42 GB |
| Shuttle 2 CA 234-567 Sample | Online | 4 | 280 | 38 GB |
| Coach 1 CA 345-678 Sample | Online | 11 | 390 | 61 GB |
| Tour van CA 456-789 Sample | Offline | 0 | 150 | 19 GB |
| Airport run CA 567-890 Sample | Online | 3 | 110 | 14 GB |
What a fleet operator sees in their own login — per vehicle, per month.
Commercial fleet checklist
What a proper vehicle WiFi deployment needs.
Cheap mobile hotspots can work for personal travel. Commercial passenger WiFi needs planning, controls and support.
Route and coverage check
Map the main routes, dead zones, stop points and expected passenger loads before choosing the data plan and hardware.
Equipment and vehicle power
We supply the unit already set up for the vehicle. It can run off a cigarette lighter socket, or a qualified installer can wire it to the vehicle battery if you want a permanent power feed.
Passenger login and POPIA consent
The captive portal handles terms, consent, fair-use rules and optional marketing opt-ins.
Reporting and support
You see which vehicles are online and how much data each one has used, in your own login, and we keep an eye on the routers from our side. Support runs Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00 SAST.
FAQ
WiFi in Motion questions.
What is WiFi in Motion?
WiFi in Motion is managed passenger WiFi for moving vehicles: buses, shuttles, taxis, tour vehicles and mobile clinics. It is the equipment in the vehicle, the branded login page passengers see, the fair-use limits, and someone keeping an eye on the routers. The SIM card and the mobile data are bought from a network and are not included.
Does Hotwireless provide bus WiFi in South Africa?
Yes. Hotwireless provides bus WiFi and managed passenger WiFi for South African transport operators, including long-distance buses, student transport, airport shuttles and tour vehicles.
Is vehicle WiFi just a mobile router?
For a commercial fleet, no. The box in the vehicle is the easy part. Operators also need the power sorted, a data plan sized for the routes, limits so one passenger cannot take the whole connection, a branded login page, consent capture, and a view of which vehicles are online and what each one is using.
Can passengers see a branded captive portal?
Yes. Passengers connect through the same branded login page a venue gets, with your terms, consent wording and bandwidth limits.
Can WiFi in Motion use multiple networks?
Yes. A fleet deployment is designed around the routes you actually run, the mobile coverage along them and how much data you expect to use, and a dual-SIM unit can be quoted where the routes justify it; the SIMs and data are still yours to buy.
Which package does a vehicle use?
Any of the three. All three packages now work at a fixed location and on the move, so a shuttle can run the same branded login page, the same guest sign-up and the same reporting as a venue.
What does it cost?
Every vehicle is on a package — R399, R599 or R799 per vehicle per month, ex VAT — plus R100 per vehicle per month for WiFi in Motion. Fleet discounts are available for larger fleets. The vehicle kit (router and power supply) is from R4,300 once-off per vehicle, ex VAT, fitted by your auto electrician. The SIM card and data are not included.
Ready to sort out your guest WiFi?
Take the next step and we will map the right package to your venue. Packages start at R399 a month per location, ex VAT.
Or call us on 071 437 6694