King County, WA integrates on-demand transit options into its new Metro Flex service
King County, WA Metro Flex On-Demand Transit Service
King County Metro previously operated three on-demand services - Community Ride, Ride Pingo to Transit, and Via to Transit. Metro Flex consolidates these services with a single mobile app powered by Via. The new service provides curb-to-curb trips in seven neighborhoods instead of the limited stops made by previous options. The MetroFlex mobile app suggests the best transit options for each trip with fares priced the same as bus rides.
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Metro Flex: On-demand transit services now even better, united under one name – Metro Matters
Our riders have embraced our on-demand services, and on March 6, we’ll unite them under our new Metro Flex neighborhood transit service. “Metro Flex transforms and merges three popular and proven on-demand services so riders will be able to travel more seamlessly around their neighborhoods and across the region,” said Executive Dow Constantine. “Ensuring access…
King County Metro bringing all on-demand services under single brand: Metro Flex | Mass Transit
The integrated service launches March 6 and will support travel through the served neighborhoods, as well as the region.
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