Peoria launching on-demand transportation service, ending WeRide program
The city of Peoria announced Wednesday it's launching a new on-demand public transportation service that will launch next month.
Watch: Paul Calvisi on Cardinals' preseason standouts and Larry Fitzgerald’s Hall of Fame legacy | 8 mins
PHOENIX — The city of Peoria announced Wednesday it’s launching a new on-demand public transportation service that will launch next month.
Beginning on April 1, Peoria Transit will launch a new service that will allow riders to request rides when needed instead of following a fixed route or schedule. With the launch of the new service, Peoria will be discontinuing its WeRide program on April 13, according to a Wednesday news release.
The new service will be available to the general public, seniors and people with disabilities throughout the city. The Peoria service also extends to select medical and essential facilities in areas such as Glendale and Sun City.
Riders interested in using the new service must complete a one-time registration process by calling 623-773-7433.
Service hours for the general public and American Disability Act (ADA) riders go from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. ADA-certified riders can book rides on Saturday and Sunday by reservation only, which must be made by 5 p.m. Friday.
As part of the service, riders can expect vehicles to arrive within 30 minutes of a request. Riders can book rides through the Peoria Transit mobile app, online passenger portal or by calling 623-773-7435.
How much does a ride through the new Peoria transportation service cost?
A single ride for adults ages 16-64 costs $3, while children ages 6-15 and seniors over 65 can ride for $1.50. Children under 5 can ride for free. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult while using the service.
Non-ADA riders with disabilities can book rides for $1.50, while ADA-certified riders can ride for $1.
More information on the new transportation service can be found online.
Related
WeRIDE Microtransit expands to provide rides to more parts of Peoria
Fatal collision in Mesa shuts down Stapley Drive in both directions
Severe weather with dust, rain rolls into Valley Sunday night
Barrow Neurological Institute gets $5M Arizona health grant for brain injury drug trial
Mayo Clinic in Phoenix again makes U.S. News & World Report list of 20 best hospitals
Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from Aug. 7-9
Comments
3 Comments
Peoria transit feels like a subscription box nobody asked for. POGO, POGO Destinations, WeRIDE, and now Peoria Transit on Demand. Four services in six years. And this "new" service looks a lot like the same dial-a-ride that's been around forever with a new app slapped on it and an Uber overflow plan. It's pretty clear the city has no idea what they want transit to look like here, and residents are the ones paying for that lack of vision.
That sounds completely useless.
Oh, so, the city of Peoria wants to take rides away from legitimate rideshare drivers? Got it..