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ArticlesNovember 18, 2021

Using Transit Tech to Create Equitable Access

Paratransit’s role is shifting amongst communities investing in new mobility solutions, delivering huge cost savings for cities and quality of life improvements for riders.

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NewsNovember 2, 2021

Via Launches First End-to-End Software Platform for Transit Planning

For the first time, planners will be able to model on-demand transit operating costs, service-area demographics, and service quality scenarios before implementation.

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NewsOctober 12, 2021

Blackfeet Transit Launches On-Demand Public Transit Service

Blackfeet Transit’s partnership with Via represents the first time Blackfeet Transit has incorporated software technology into its transportation services.

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NewsAugust 24, 2021

DCTA, Via Team to Expand On-Demand Transpo Program

GoZone will provide safe, convenient, accessible, and affordable rides with limited wait times.

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NewsAugust 6, 2021

Winnipeg Launches On-Request Microtransit Pilot

On-Request transit service uses trip planning software and GPS technology to plan bus routes in real-time and respond to passengers’ trip requests immediately.

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NewsJuly 30, 2021

Seattle's King County Metro Expands Via to Transit Program

The service, originally launched in 2019 in collaboration with Via, has continued to expand access to affordable, efficient, and equitable transportation in King County.

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NewsJune 16, 2021

MTI Study Evaluates Google’s Microtransit Pilot for Future of Commuting

While the pilot was cut short due to COVID-19, researchers say that offering flexible service hours and an increased vehicle occupancy can help evaluate shifting priorities for commuting in a post-pandemic world.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson June 14, 2021

ZEVs, Service Expansions Power SacRT’s Microtransit

With a total of nine active service zones, the agency’s SmaRT Ride program ensures residents across Sacramento County have access to cleaner, more convenient, and cost-efficient transportation options.

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NewsApril 19, 2021

Delaware Transit Corp., Via Launch On-Demand Microtransit Service

Through a multi-phased launch, the DART Connect service will integrate different modes into a single transit network to increase service frequency and accessibility to travel.

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NewsMarch 29, 2021

Detroit’s SMART Bus, Via Partner for On-Demand Service

The new service, called SMART Flex, will extend access to public transit and provide trips to COVID vaccine centers in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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