City Administrator Fidel Maltés announced at a community event that the cities of Chelsea and Revere have launched RC Link, an on-demand, shared-ride service aimed at improving local transit access. "Sabemos que existe un gran problema en el transporte público en Chelsea y Revere, que dificulta... el acceso a servicios esenciales, a empleos y a destinos turísticos," Maltés said.

RC Link charges $2 per trip and offers lower fares for students, seniors, people with disabilities and income-qualified riders, Maltés said. Riders can book trips through the RC Link mobile app or by calling (339) 331-1995. Service hours are weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The administrator cited destinations such as Market Basket, downtown Broadway, the Rumney Marsh Reservation and Revere Beach as examples of places the service will connect.

Maltés said the service is intended to make it easier for residents to leave cars at home, reduce traffic and free up parking in congested areas. He encouraged residents to try RC Link and noted the program is particularly intended to serve areas where traditional fixed-route transit options are limited.

Separately, Maltés used the announcement to urge voter participation in upcoming local elections. He said the next local election is Nov. 4 and that the final day to register to vote is Saturday, Oct. 25. According to Maltés, residents may register in person at City Hall until 5 p.m. on Oct. 25 or register online until midnight. He directed listeners to Chelsea’s municipal elections webpage (chelseama.gov/elections) for more information.

Maltés emphasized turnout concerns, saying that in the last local elections "menos del 10 por 100 de los votantes registrados votaron," and urged residents to register and vote. He closed by asking the community to participate in both the new transit service and the election.