Kent County Council, GB works with Go-Coach to convert bus routes for on-demand transit pilot

Kent County Council, GB On-Demand Transit Pilot

Complete

The Go2 service replaced seven fixed routes as public transit use declined due to COVID-19. Kent County Council and Go-Coach wanted to facilitate essential trips for residents and medical personnel. This three-month program used the ViaVan app to connect commuters with rides six days a week. App users traveled to any destination in the Sevenoaks area with pickups completed in less than 30 minutes. Fares ranged from £2.20 for trips under 2.5 miles to £6.50 for trips more than 8 miles.

Transportation Mobile App Pilot / POC Outbreak / COVID

Kent County Council, GB

County council in England

United Kingdom

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Go2 on demand bus service for Sevenoaks area introduced by Go Coach to keep buses running during coronavirus crisis - My Sevenoaks Community

Sevenoaks bus services 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8, operated by Go-Coach, have been temporarily replaced by an on-demand service during the coronavirus pandemic.

Go Coach and ViaVan launch Go2, a new on-demand public transport service in Sevenoaks | Via Transportation

The new service will provide rides using the new Go2 app as the city replaces seven fixed-route bus lines during the COVID-19 pandemic due to lack of ridership.

Project Succeeded

Go2 was extended to surrounding towns following a successful pilot. Sevenoaks residents saw the service expanded to seven days a week.

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