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Passaic County Move reports 32,000 rides in five months; pilot links riders to schools and jobs
Summary
Via, operator of the Passaic County Move microtransit pilot, told commissioners the service has completed about 32,000 rides since launching May 20, 2025, and that most riders lack access to a personal vehicle. The county and vendor highlighted high user satisfaction, driver hourly pay, and plans to monitor seasonality and winter conditions as the
Passaic County’s microtransit pilot, Passaic County Move, has completed about 32,000 rides in the five months since launch and is being used heavily to connect residents to schools, work and transit hubs, Via representatives told the county board on Oct. 28.
"It’s hard to believe that it’s only five months since the service has launched," said Mike Longay, Partner Success Principal at Via, summarizing early metrics. Via said the service launched on May 20, operates in a roughly 10‑square‑mile zone with about 10 vehicles (three wheelchair‑accessible), and runs about 14 hours on weekdays.
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