RIPTA’s Flex On Demand program replaces scheduled stops on some of its bus lines with a curb-to-curb microtransit service.
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is expanding its on-demand microtransit program to new communities, reports Leah Crowley for WPRI Providence. The Flex On Demand program supplements RIPTA’s other transit options with fully ADA-accessible, curb-to-curb service at a flat rate of $2 per ride.
“Rather than having a full-size bus running on a set schedule, efficient Flex vans offer service when you need it, which was extremely successful during our initial pilot in South County,” said RIPTA CEO Christopher Durand in a press release.
Crowley notes that “With the addition of the flexible ride option, RIPTA will be eliminating scheduled stops on the Flex 204 and Flex 231 routes.” Riders can reserve a ride through a mobile app or by calling a phone number.
Read the full story: RIPTA expands rideshare-style transit program with free first round-trip ride
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