The second expansion, which focuses on the north and east portions of the service area, builds on the 6-square-mile addition from May.
The details
The new expansion, which launched Oct. 13, features several additional destinations, including:
- Dulles High School
- Kempner High School
- Oyster Creek Park
- First Colony Marketplace
- Welfresh Market
- Sugar Mill Park
In March, city officials launched the on-demand program to give residents an affordable transportation option in a limited service area, Transportation and Mobility Manager Melanie Beaman said. The program is the first of its kind in the Gulf Coast region.
About the program
The program features seven on-demand vehicles, including five fully electric sedans and three hybrid wheelchair accessible minivans, Beaman said.
Riders can request services via an app or phone call to 346-615-5786 within the microtransit service area, and a vehicle will arrive within 12-15 minutes for only $2 per trip, Beaman said. Additional riders can be added for $1.
New users are eligible for five free rides by downloading the Sugar Land On-Demand app or signing up online, according to the city’s website.
Looking ahead
The service area will continue to be expanded as additional funding becomes available with the ultimate goal to incorporate the entire city, Beaman previously said.
