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Via says Go West Covina has cut per‑ride costs and proposes commingling with dial‑a‑ride to save $500,000
West Covina City Council · April 21, 2026
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Summary
Via Transportation told the council Go West Covina provided about 50,000 rides at roughly $16 per ride and proposed combining microtransit with the city's dial‑a‑ride to unlock fleet supply and save an estimated $500,000 in the first year.
Alex Batisti, the partner success manager for Via Transportation, told the City Council on April 21 that the Go West Covina microtransit service generated more than 50,000 rides since launch and that per‑ride costs have fallen to about $16. Batisti said the service replaced underperforming fixed routes that averaged 1.5…
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