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El Cajon launches two‑year on‑demand microtransit pilot using state grant and Via software
Summary
City staff and contractor Via updated the council on an on‑demand microtransit pilot launched March 17 with a $1.5 million Clean Mobility Options grant. The service uses four EVs, has early ridership growth and can expand its service zone as demand requires; the grant covers two years and the city may consider third‑year funding later.
City staff and contractor Via briefed the El Cajon City Council April 8 on the newly launched El Cajon on‑demand microtransit service, a pilot funded by a state Clean Mobility Options grant and operated by Via.
City engineer Mario Sanchez told the council the city received a $1,500,000 Clean Mobility Options grant in October 2023 to encourage alternative transportation. Via representative Alex Newman described the service architecture and early results: riders can book through a Via San Diego mobile app or by phone and drivers use a driver app while…
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