Google Bus in India?

Ceres · #1 (**permalink**) 02-02-2009, 12:58 AM

An article at AmitBhawani.com talks about a rumour that Google will soon start a project called 'Google Bus' in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. There's no official confirmation from Google.

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I guess its like a offer and promote system, where google is trying to teach people on how to use the internet , different simple applications like gmail, gtalk, google earth, google search, google desktop etc. Once people learn about these services they gain knowledge and start using these services in return getting google reach everyone.

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The service is said to be started in Chennai where Google Bus is also going to monitor all the 600 Cyber-cafe/internet browsing centers and help the police. These buses would be equipped with wireless internet, high end computers and professionals who are going to offer these basic training.

Sounds like a great opportunity for people who are not too familiar with the internet.

It's also a very smart way to get people using Google products.

Ceres · #2 (**permalink**) 02-03-2009, 01:30 PM

There's now official confirmation from Google

. The bus will cover many towns and cities in Tamil Nadu.

Google India Blog: India Internet Bus Project launches.

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The bus is designed to make a simple introduction to the Internet for a new user. With a focus on the four themes of education, information, communication, and entertainment, the Internet Bus will be loaded with useful and informative content in English and Tamil. We'll showcase how the Internet can make everyday life simple through services like search, email, social networking, maps and others.

To check the bus route, see Google The Internet Bus Project.

Exciting times ahead for those who are now going to learn about the power of the internet!

sanju123 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 05:13 AM

It is a brilliant idea and I think people these days are very open and are ready to take anything that is beneficial for them. Yes it high time when people should get braced up and move on the path of development.

Ceres · #4 (**permalink**) 02-18-2009, 03:02 PM

You can see some photos here. Looks like there's a lot of interest in Google's advertising campaign.