PHOENIX — Phoenix residents in three underserved parts of the city can now book a $2 on-demand ride to the nearest bus, RAPID route or light rail station through a new city pilot called PHXLink, KTAR News reported.
The shared-ride service operates in three zones in north, west and south Phoenix. Each zone is designed to link neighborhoods with existing public transit, including transit centers, commuter bus routes and Valley Metro light rail stations, the city said.
Rides can be requested through the PHXLink mobile app or by calling 623-281-3479. Each trip costs $2 and runs between designated pick-up and drop-off points inside a zone.
Riders can also use PHXLink to reach the I-17 RAPID and I-10 West RAPID commuter routes. The city said expanded weekday service running in both directions on RAPID routes will give commuters more options.
“PHXLink gives Phoenix an opportunity to explore new ways of connecting residents to public transit,” Public Transit Director Jesús Sapien said in a city news release.
“By pairing flexible, on-demand service with our existing transit network, we can better understand where additional connections may be needed and how different public transit options can work together to serve our community,” Sapien said.
PHXLink is a three-year pilot, and the city said ridership data will help guide future expansion of the transit system.
The pilot is part of a city initiative aimed at easing congestion and improving access to transit, according to KTAR News.
Sources: KTAR News. Thee Arizona Times uses AI-assisted reporting reviewed against the sources listed.
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