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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
New rideshare-style shuttle service launches in Vista: How to ride
VISTA, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — The North County Transit District has expanded its on-demand ride service to include the city of Vista, offering residents a personalized transportation option similar to Uber or Lyft. The shuttle service, called NCTD+, officially launched on Monday in the greater Vista area. It was previously available only in the city of San Marcos. NCTD+ works like a rideshare service, allowing residents to request rides to a specific destination. Residents can use it as a convenient first and last mile connection while taking other forms of public transit, or as an affordable alternative to roam within community. The on-demand service is one of a handful launched across the county in the last few months, including one in City Heights and North Park and the city of El Cajon. They join the long-standing shuttle in downtown San Diego, Ride Circuit's Free Ride Everywhere Downtown (FRED). Community feedback needed on LOSSAN rail realignment plans Unlike some of these other options, however, the NCTD+ shuttle runs seven days a week. Rides can be requested in the app between the hours of 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the week and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Each ride costs $3 for the first passenger with an additional $1.50 charged for every extra rider on the same booking. For those just looking to get to and from Sprinter stations, the one-way fare is $1.50. Youth under the age of 18 are eligible to ride free. The price point, NCTD officials say, makes it an affordable option for large groups looking to take an alternative transit option. Rides can be requested from most places in the service zone, although some may need to walk a short distance to reach the closest pickup and drop-off spots. These spots are strategically placed near key areas, such as schools, the Boys and Girls Club, shopping centers and the library. NCTD officials note all rides must also start and end in the service zone. Interactive maps of the zones can be found on the transit district's website or in the NCTD+ mobile app. FOX 5/KUSI took a ride on the shuttle service Monday morning. The trip was smooth and professional with a friendly driver, Naomi. The vehicle is spacious with plenty of room for families or larger groups. For those looking to get started with NCTD+, the app is available for download in both the Apple App Store and Google Play. FOX 5/KUSI's Elizabeth Alvarez contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Rideshare-style shuttle service launches in Mid-City: Here's how to ride
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Mid-City San Diego residents now have another car alternative to get around the neighborhood: a rideshare-style shuttle service. Via, a 'microtransit' technology company, launched the shuttle service in City Heights and North Park on Friday, providing no-cost, clean rides to people looking to travel in and around the two areas. Called Mid-City GO, the service parallels other community shuttles in San Diego — the now-out-of-service Beach Bug in Pacific Beach and Ride Circuit's Free Ride Everywhere Downtown (FRED) — as a way for public transit riders to more easily move between stops. Waymo's autonomous cars are en route to San Diego: Where they'll be driving The mobility service operates like an on-demand rideshare app, comparable to Uber or Lyft. Riders can order the shuttle for pick up either by calling or putting in a request through the Via San Diego app, then take it anywhere in its service zone. The shuttle runs through most of Mid-City, running from El Cajon Boulevard south to Upas Street in North Park and Fairmont Avenue in City Heights. A map of the service area can be found here. The shuttle operates from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, although the latest schedules can be found in the Via San Diego app, available in both Apple and Google app stores. The shuttle is funded through a $1.5 million state grant as a four-year pilot program managed through North Park Main Street and the City Heights Community Development Corporation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
