Need a ride? Metro Micro offers $1 rideshares around L.A.
3 years, 5 months ago

Need a ride? Metro Micro offers $1 rideshares around L.A.

LA Times  

Metro Micro is offering on-demand service in the L.A. area for just $1 per ride. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is now offering an on-demand ride-share service in the Los Angeles area for just $1 per ride with its Metro Micro program. Brian Haas, a Metro spokesperson, said there are key differences between Metro Micro and the ride-sharing services most people are familiar with: Riders will share the vehicle with up to 10 people, won’t need a smartphone to order a ride, and can only book rides during certain hours to and from specific areas — but the whole trip will only cost a dollar. The Metro Micro program is currently servicing: Service to the San Fernando Valley is expected to begin around late August and early September, Haas said.

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The $1 ride that costs Metro $43. Why some want to keep it going
1 year, 3 months ago

The $1 ride that costs Metro $43. Why some want to keep it going

LA Times  

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LA Times  

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