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Bay Transit proposes microtransit for Essex County route, says it will cut operating costs
Summary
Bay Transit asked the Essex County Board of Supervisors to approve converting a local deviated fixed route to on‑demand microtransit covering roughly a 10‑square‑mile zone, saying the change could cut about $6,000 in operating costs and substantially increase ridership.
Bay Transit representatives told the Essex County Board of Supervisors that they plan to convert the River Bridge deviated fixed route to an on‑demand microtransit service that would operate within an approximately 10‑square‑mile zone and begin in December if approved.
"I'm David Foles, transit director for Bay Transit," Foles said, describing the system as "more like an Uber or Lyft style ride" that allows riders to schedule same‑day trips by smartphone or by calling a ride line. He said smaller…
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