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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2024

Michigan's TheRide, Partners Land Shared Streets, Spaces Grant

The agency is partnering with the Ann Arbor DDA, City of Ann Arbor, and Ann Arbor Housing Commission on this important initiative. The grant is part of the Shared Streets and Spaces program to improve infrastructure.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 16, 2023

Michigan's TheRide Releases Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Bus Pilot Plan

The initiative is a significant step toward reducing the agency’s carbon footprint and aligns with TheRide’s commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly transit solutions.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 1, 2023

Michigan's TheRide Adds Text Message Real-Time Bus Info

The new signs have started to be installed at bus stops and include the bus stop number and details on how to use the "Text My Bus” feature to find out when buses will arrive at your stop.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 26, 2022

Indiana's CityBus Names New GM/CEO

Bryan D. Smith hails from TheRide in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he was the deputy CEO, operations.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 3, 2022

Voters Approve TheRide’s Millage Request

TheRide’s millage helps increase equity within the community and provide more access to jobs, education, shopping, and healthcare.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 26, 2022

Michigan's TheRide Adopts Long-Range Transit Plan

The plan focuses on improving social equity by increasing access to jobs and housing, reducing commute times, and increasing service frequency and overnight service, while also contributing to a cleaner environment and a more vibrant economy.

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NewsAugust 11, 2021

Mich.'s TheRide Taps MV for Paratransit Services

Under terms of the five-year contract, MV will provide safe and reliable origin-to-destination, curb-to-curb, and door-to-door ADA paratransit transportation for the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti communities.

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NewsOctober 6, 2020

Mich.'s TheRide Joins EZfare Mobile Ticketing Program

The agency joined 13 other transit agencies across Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky that already sell their fares on the EZfare regional fare payment system, which is powered by Fare Payments-as-a-Service provider, Masabi.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2020

TheRide laying off 44 positions to maintain financial stability amidst COVID-19

he staff reductions include union and non-union employees. In addition, executive staff have voluntarily reduced their salaries.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2019

TheRide introduces Q'Straint wheelchair securement system

The new wheelchair securement stations are made possible because TheRide was awarded $187,000 of grant funds.

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