The city across the Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee will soon begin service on its own, on-demand transit system.
West Memphis, Arkansas will launch its own transit system starting October 1, reports Evan Hayes for ABC 24.
The system will have free fares in October, then transition to $2 fares within city limits. "The system was put in place with the goal of connecting residents to jobs, healthcare, education, shopping, Southland Casino Hotel and much more. There is also a planned connection to Memphis International Airport, which will develop at a later time after service is live."
The service will operate on-demand rather than via fixed routes. The city used funds from the Federal Transit Administration to purchase the WM Connect vehicles.
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