# Wi-Fi School Buses Arizona Turns a Bus Route into Study Hall on Wheels By Rose Nazarali | Published 2010-02-16 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-school-bus References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/wheels/internet_bus_keeps_school_kids_hooked.php) & [nytimes](http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/12/education/12bus.html?partner=rss&emc=rss) There was one school bus route in Arizona that seemed to have a bit of a rowdy problem among the students who rode it. However, officials think they have come up with the perfect solution: a Wi-Fi-enabled school bus. The [Wi-Fi school bus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boeing-7878-aircraft) has turned the usually loud ride into a [study hall on wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offline-learning-solution) with the students quietly type away on their laptops. Apparently, their previous [behavioral problems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-school-time) have completely diminished since the change. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wi-fi School Buses:** Opportunity to provide students with Wi-Fi connectivity on school buses to promote learning during travel. - **Edtech Solutions:** Opportunity for education technology companies to develop applications and tools for students to use on Wi-Fi school buses. - **Mobile Learning Environments:** Opportunity to create innovative mobile learning environments on school buses, leveraging Wi-Fi connectivity and digital resources. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** Opportunity for schools and educational institutions to implement Wi-Fi-enabled school buses as part of their transportation services. - **Telecommunications:** Opportunity for telecommunication companies to collaborate with schools in providing Wi-Fi connectivity on school buses. - **Transportation:** Opportunity for transportation companies to integrate Wi-Fi technology in their buses, offering value-added services to schools and students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Proactive School Bus-Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-bustracking.md) - [Electric School Bus Fleets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kipp-north-carolina-public-schools.md) - [LED Stop Arm Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-bus-safety.md) - [AI-Powered Autonomous Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-buses.md) - [Student-Focused Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicle Rides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchairaccessible-vehicle-rides.md) - [Internet Access-Expanding Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenya-digischool.md) - [School Bus Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-bus-playset.md) - [Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-atoz-shuttle-bus.md) - [Next-Generation Electric Bus Fleets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yutong-bus.md)