Trinity Metro On-Demand expands service
September 17,2024
Reposted from Trinity Metro.
On Sunday, Trinity Metro On-Demand launched additional service area adjustments and fare simplification to expand access to transit for more people in Tarrant County. Service updates include a new Trinity Metro On-Demand North Side.
What’s new?
New North Side region
• Trinity Metro On-Demand North Side replaced Trinity Metro bus route 45. Key destinations in the North Side area include Savers, Walmart, QuikTrip and TCC Northwest.
New Tarrant County College Northeast region
• Trinity Metro On-Demand TCC Northeast replaced Trinity Metro bus route 23. On-Demand service will provide direct trips ONLY between Trinity Lakes Station and TCC’s Northeast Campus.
What changed?
Changes to the existing Southside, South Tarrant and Mercantile regions
• Sycamore Heights was added to the existing Trinity Metro On-Demand Southside region
• Crowley and Everman are no longer served in the Trinity Metro On-Demand South Tarrant region as the cities have opted to not provide funding for these neighborhoods after grant funding ended.
• Blue Mound is no longer in the Trinity Metro On-Demand Mercantile region because residents voted to discontinue service.
The new changes are part of Trinity Metro’s vision for a future of tech-enabled public transportation network through its recently expanded contract with TransitTech company Via. New users can download the Trinity Metro On-Demand app (available in the App Store and Google Play) or call 817-215-8600 to book a shared ride.
“Via is proud to continue our work with Trinity Metro to double down on our shared vision for tech-enabled, rider-centric public transportation,” said Alex Lavoie, co-COO at Via. “Together, we are reimagining transit in Tarrant County to be more resilient and accessible – a crucial step to helping this community pace with population growth and evolving needs.”
“Trinity Metro On-Demand has proven to be a popular choice for riders,” said Trinity Metro Chief Operations Officer Wayne Gensler. “Customers tell us they enjoy the convenience and affordable fares, and we see that reflected in our growing ridership numbers. We anticipate these latest expansions will provide the opportunity for more riders to try out the service.”
Fare information
• Trinity Metro On-Demand’s regular fares are now $2 per ride (formerly $3) as part of the agency’s fare simplification plan.
• The following groups may ride for just $1: seniors 65+, veterans, individuals with disabilities, Medicare card holders, youth ages 5-19, and qualifying TCC students ride free. Riders may be asked to show valid ID as proof of eligibility for reduced fares.
• Riders can also purchase $4 day passes, which include transfers between Trinity Metro TEXRail, Trinity Metro buses and Trinity Metro On-Demand services.