TARTA Flex: Microtransit Service Ready to Hit the Road

Daily Dose | 01/24/2023 2:00 pm

The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) unveils a new way for Lucas County and Rossford residents to take public transportation with the kick-off of TARTA Flex.

WHEN
TARTA will host a press conference to discuss its new on-demand microtransit service Thursday, January 26 at 2 p.m. in Sylvania’s Olander Park (Nederhouser Community Hall) at 6930 W. Sylvania Avenue.

Scheduled speakers include:

TARTA CEO Laura Koprowski
Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough
A Lucas County Commissioner
Justin Moor, Area Office on Aging

ABOUT TARTA FLEX

TARTA Flex will replace TARTA’s current Call-A-Ride services, bringing service to areas previously unserved by TARTA. Passengers will be able to request a ride the previous day by using the TARTA Flex app or by calling 419-382-9901, and may also book a ride 30-to-60 minutes ahead of their trip.

TARTA Flex riders can travel anywhere in their transit zone for $3 one-way. Zones include:

Northwest Zone: All points previously covered by Sylvania Call-A-Ride. Eugene Kranz Toledo Express Airport; Holland; Ottawa Hills; Springfield Township; Sylvania; Sylvania Township.

Southwest Zone: All points previously covered by Maumee Call-A-Ride. Airport; Maumee; Monclova Township; Springfield Township; Waterville, Whitehouse.

Rossford Zone: All points previously covered by Rossford Call-A-Ride.

There will be an additional $3 charge for customers transferring from one microtransit zone to another, but riders using a TARTA Flex vehicle to connect with TARTA’s fixed-route service will not be charged for the transfer.

Flex fares can be paid on board with cash or through the EZFare app.

TARTA Flex will be of particular use to TARPS-eligible customers and those over the age of 65. Microtransit vehicles are fully accessible. TARPS customers and seniors will be able to travel point-to-point through TARTA’s entire coverage area for $3, as long as their origin or destination are located in a TARTA Flex Zone.

A complete description of the TARTA Flex pilot program is available at www.tarta.com/flex.

CATCH A RIDE WITH TARTA

About TARTA

Members of the media are invited to request a ride-along in one of the new TARTA

Flex vehicles in the coming weeks. Make an appointment by contacting Andy Cole at [email protected].

TARTA provides a vital link in the Toledo metro area to jobs, education, health care and other destinations. It enables everyone in our community to have access to transportation regardless of their age, race, physical ability or economic background. TARTA is underway with exploring and introducing new initiatives and service options that will enhance convenience and customer experience while moving our region into the future of public transit.