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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2016

Valley Metro awarded $1M to develop app integrating ticketing, trip planning

Agency is partnering with RouteMatch Software, transit industry technology provider, as well as Arizona State University, Lyft and the city of Phoenix DOT to create the passenger-based app.

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Newsby StaffOctober 17, 2016

Senior housing provider partners with Lyft for pilot program

The partnership will allow Brookdale residents to book a Lyft ride on-demand or schedule in advance through a concierge in their community.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2016

Sacramento RT announces arena partnership with ridesharing companies

The agreement allows riders to get $5 off a ride to or from six selected light rail stations once the area's new basketball arena opens.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2016

DDOT questions DC Metro's ability to protect ADA passengers using Uber, Lyft

Specifically, DDOT is calling into question the tech companies’ diver screening processes and disability training, as well as their ability to comply with the same American with Disabilities Act requirements that apply to taxicabs companies, such as accommodating wheelchairs and service animals.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2016

MBTA Launches RIDE Pilot Program with Uber, Lyft

MBTA has launched a pilot program with ride-share companies Uber and Lyft to save costs and deliver customers of the MBTA’s “THE RIDE” options for on-demand service through their smartphones.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2016

DC Metro paratransit partnership with Uber, Lyft could save $6M annually

Under the program, MetroAccess customers will have the choice of booking a ride on the same day they need it, a significant improvement from the current MetroAccess requirement that trips be booked 24 hours in advance

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2016

Medical providers partner with ridehailing services for patient transport

For Medicaid patients, transportation for non-emergency medical visits are covered, although the extent of reimbursement depends on state rules.

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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2016

Calif. agency to launch pilot with Uber, Lyft and taxicab companies

If the program saves money and provides a better level of service than currently provided by the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority, it could be extended to other Bay Area suburbs.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2016

One Call Partners With Lyft to Provide Non-Emergency Transportation

One Call and Lyft have integrated their transportation platforms, creating an active ride management tool that allows users to monitor and confirm transportation in real-time.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2016

Lyft, ALC partner to provide on-demand transport, paratransit

ALC provides health plans and government agencies with wheelchair, gurney, door-to-door and curb-to-curb transportation services.

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