HIGHLIGHTS
Arlington ’ s Via Rideshare Service Area Expands
Citywide ( Continued from Page 1 )
about the citywide expansion and the difference that Via continues to make in our community . Ondemand rideshare also improves overall equity here in Arlington , making sure all of our residents have cost-effective access to transportation so they can make it to work , appointments , or shopping destinations .”
On-demand ridesharing was recommended as an efficient , costeffective public transportation solution outlined in the citizen-led Transportation Advisory Committee ’ s report to the Arlington City Council in 2017 . More than 41,000 accounts have been created and more than 490,000 rides have been taken on Via Rideshare since the service launched .
“ Arlington is an undisputed global leader in providing smart , accessible transit for the community , and the citywide expansion of the service is an opportunity to further improve economic and social mobility for residents ,” said Daniel Ramot , Via CEO and co-founder . “ We are proud to be a part of this milestone and to continue to demonstrate how flexible , technology-enabled public transit solutions can be transformational for cities and residents alike .”
With the citywide expansion , a new fare structure went into effect on Feb . 15 , 2021 to better align the value of longer rides and a larger service area with the costs required to sustain the service .
The new fares are based on trip distance , with a minimum of $ 3 per trip for rides up to 1.5 miles in length and a maximum of $ 5 per ride for trips over 6 miles in length . The detailed pricing schedule is available on the City ’ s Via website at www . arlingtontx . gov / via . The exact fare will be quoted to the rider before booking a trip . Trips to and from the CentrePort TRE Station remain at the $ 3 flat fare rate , no matter the distance from the point of origin . The weekly ViaPass , which allows for up to four trips per day , Monday through Saturday , increased from $ 15 to $ 25 per pass .
New Fare Rates The new fares will be based on trip distance and will not exceed $ 5 :
• 0-1.5 miles : $ 3
• 1.5-3 miles : $ 3.50
• 3-4.5 miles : $ 4
• 4.5-6 miles : $ 4.50
• Over 6 miles : $ 5
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