Show-Me Ride Shares Rather Than Bus Stops

Rural Missouri is looking at a solution that could cut down on crime and provide more opportunity for drivers and transit flexibility . . . Even better . . . This solution leverages tech and might be a better idea for grannies who still need a ride to the grocery store . . . Check-it:

"Using a mix of tax dollars and grants to hire private ride services, microtransit touts a low-cost method for extending the reach of public transportation. That could look like pickup service in a suburb to connect riders to the nearest bus line. Or providing cost-effective rides around service zones where a bus may not run frequently enough to meet someone’s needs."

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Missouri cities and rural towns look at Uber-style rides to replace buses. But can they?

On-demand, point-to-point rides are being offered in Kansas City and St. Louis as a way around fixed bus routes and schedules. In rural communities, microtransit is often touted as a tool to get people to work and essential appointments. But reviews of the programs are so far mixed.