Waukesha Transit Commission approves county-funded FlexRide contract, discontinues low-ridership commuter trips

Waukesha Transit Commission members on May 8 approved a FlexRide contract administered by the city and agreed to an amendment discontinuing portions of a low-ridership commuter service supported by Waukesha County.

The commission voted to approve a FlexRide contract with Mobilize for 2025 that the transcript says Waukesha County will fund “just under $500,000” toward operating costs. The body also approved an amendment to the county’s commuter service agreement that follows Waukesha County’s decision to discontinue most trips on Route 901 because ridership was extremely low.

The FlexRide contract was described in the meeting packet as nearly identical to the previous year’s agreement and brought to the commission because the city is the contract administrator for county-funded service. Transit staff presented the item and the commission approved the motion to accept the contract (moved by Payne;…