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Town of Parker launches Link On Demand pilot ride service
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The Town of Parker on Monday announced a pilot of Link On Demand, a free on-demand ride service aimed at seniors, households without cars and teenagers; officials cited a county funding contribution and a council investment and said the pilot could expand to the whole town within a couple of years.
The Town of Parker announced the official launch of a pilot Link On Demand on-demand ride service, describing it as a free community transportation resource and "a meaningful investment in our citizenry and the future of Parker," Presenter said.
Officials said the pilot is intended to serve a broad set of users — "from 12 years to 100" — with particular emphasis on seniors needing rides to hospitals, doctors and pharmacies. "Douglas County is paying a large amount," Presenter said, and the town council "agreed to invest" to get the pilot started. Organizers said they hope to expand service to the entire town within a couple of years.
The service can be accessed through the Link On Demand mobile app or by calling to book a ride, Presenter instructed. A partner representative noted an ongoing partnership, saying, "We've been partners with Loan Tree since 2019," and staff reiterated that both app-based and phone-booking options will be available to users who prefer either method.
Speakers framed the pilot as filling gaps in local mobility: it aims to help households with one car or no car, enable teenagers to travel to appointments or errands, and offer seniors easier access to medical and pharmacy appointments. Presenter 2 emphasized medical access, saying it should help residents "get to a hospital, get to a doctor's appointment, get to their pharmacist."
Organizers characterized the rollout as a pilot rather than a permanent service and noted plans to add partners and expand coverage over time. There were no formal votes or motions recorded in the remarks presented; speakers described funding and council support but did not cite specific dollar amounts beyond the comment that Douglas County is providing "a large amount."
"This is gonna be an incredible pilot," Presenter said, and closed remarks by calling the day "a good day." The town did not announce a timetable of specific service start dates or detailed fare rules during these remarks; officials said users should download the Link On Demand mobile app or call in to book rides.
