The program, now known as Clipper START, and administered by the MTC, will allow eligible low-income transit riders to access the discount using a Clipper card.
While there have been some fluctuations in ridership during the first months of the test, the overall trend is very positive.
The decision to eliminate skip-stop service was made based on a successful pilot program in 2018 and helps address ridership growth.
Has the potential to reduce boarding times by as much as 50% and improve the overall customer experience.
The launch of passenger service follows several weeks of route validation and bus operator training on multiple routes around San Diego.
The project is intended to further enhance connectivity to UTA’s TRAX light rail and FrontRunner commuter lines.
Will partner with Indiana-based LHP to develop the vehicles, which are designed to complete low-speed, short driverless trips.
Developed by Ford, the community-centered initiative will explore a city’s transportation needs and then collaborate on new solutions.
The pilot projects will test service during overnight hours to help third-shift employees get to work.
The tests will be carried out on the track between Groningen and Leeuwarden at up to approximately 87 mph and will last about two weeks.