On World Car Free Day, people around the globe are encouraged to take a pledge to leave their cars parked for the day and explore alternative methods of transportation.
The contract expands the initial agreement which began in 2021 when WeDriveU first began supplementing Penn Transit’s services.
Beginning August 22, elementary and high school students will also be able to ride Pace, Metra, and CTA for free.
It is the third VIA Link zone to open since the on-demand transit option was introduced in 2019 with a Northeast Zone and grew in 2021 with a Northwest Zone.
Via Metro STL, which is powered by Via, extends the reach of the region’s Metro Transit system by providing riders with affordable and convenient first-mile/last-mile connections between destinations in St. Louis County.
Through Spare and Lyft’s partnership, transit agencies can now design and launch microtransit and paratransit programs that commingle agency vehicles and the Lyft network.
For only $1.75 per trip or less, riders can book a shared ride at a moment’s notice through a smart phone app or by calling a phone number — offering the flexibility of a private car with the affordability and sustainability of public transit.
The program is a concept that believes that robust transportation options are essential to opportunity.
The Apex 1™ rack transports a single bicycle, offering a simple and streamlined solution for transit authorities, operating smaller vehicles and for routes that require less bicycle capacity.
MaaS is a concept that has been around for some time now, however, there is one burning question that remains: What is the value, and for whom?
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