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Council approves $200,000 dispatch upgrade to shift Peoria transit to on‑demand model, staff projects net savings
Summary
Council approved a one‑time $200,000 software upgrade and authorization to transition contracted micro‑transit (WeRide) to an on‑demand model using a transportation network company (Uber/Lyft and partner providers). Staff projected annual net savings and described ADA accessibility and outreach plans.
Peoria City Council voted unanimously on Nov. 18 to approve a one‑time $200,000 software purchase and to authorize moving the city's micro‑transit model toward an app‑based, same‑day on‑demand service that will use a transportation network company (TNC) network for overflow and portions of service.
City staff introduced the item as part of a broader Peoria transit revamp. "We want a transition similar to what we did with the Ride Choice from a one day advance notice shared ride to an on demand without shared rides," Chris Hallett…
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