The agency and supplier successfully launched phase one of SEPTA OnDemand within an unprecedented 4.5 month timeframe.
The new Randolph zone covers an 18-square-mile area, including Brooke Army Medical Center and Randolph Transit Center, and provides transit to employment hubs including Amazon, H-E-B, and others.
The technology is the foundation for on-demand routing for shared ride vehicles.
Thw technology integration enables agencies to scale and implement alternative transportation options while minimizing organizational demands and disruption to their existing network.
The Indiana project, which increased mobility for paratransit users in the Indiana area, was one of the winner's of METRO's 2022 Innovative Solutions Awards.
This year's winners bring technology to the forefront to solve different mobility issues and improve safety.
Under the agreement, Lightning eMotors will serve as the preferred zero-emission vehicle vendor for RideCo as it manages a fleet of vehicles for Metro Micro, a pilot program designed to provide fast and convenient rides within the service zones in Los Angeles County.
The board approved awarding a $29-million contract to private ridesharing company RideCo Inc. to partner with Metro to operate the service, subject to resolution of any protests.
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