As Austin's pursuit of transformative public transit goes big, little transit, or 'microtransit,' is quietly sprouting up in cities throughout the region.
As Austin's pursuit of transformative public transit goes big, little transit, or"," is quietly sprouting up in cities throughout the region. Microtransit takes many forms, ranging from van services that pick up and drop off riders in set zones to subsidized Ubers – also in specific zones.
. The program has riders pay $4 for an Uber, and the city covers the next $10, with the rider paying for anything over $14. The city also launched a pilot program withEmily Barron Meanwhile, the city of Round Rock announced plans to roll out an on-demand transit program in early 2023., Round Rock's communications & marketing director, said the city has been exploring a range of solutions, including Cap Metro's Pickup service.
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