The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), Pace Suburban Bus and Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) have either expanded or launched shared mobility services to expand public transit options in their respective coverage areas.
RIPTA expands Flex On Demand pilot
On June 22, RIPTA expanded its Flex On Demand microtransit pilot program to serve Pascoag, Slatersville, Woonsocket and Manville, R.I.
The pilot was first launched in August 2024 in the 203 Flex Zone, which includes Narragansett and South Kingstown. RIPTA notes the cost for a one way trip is $2.00, the same as RIPTA’s fixed-route bus service. All Flex vans are equipped with wheelchair-accessible features to accommodate passengers with limited mobility.
Similar to other rideshare options, Flex On Demand offers on-demand public transit within designated flex zones. Passengers can request a ride using a smartphone app that provides estimated pick-up times, real-time ride tracking and arrival alerts. The service offers curb-to-curb transportation and has no surge pricing…