{"id":205734,"date":"2020-06-25T16:07:29","date_gmt":"2020-06-25T21:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/?p=205734"},"modified":"2024-02-29T09:58:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T15:58:46","slug":"metro-launches-new-on-demand-service-via-metro-stl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/nextstop\/metro-launches-new-on-demand-service-via-metro-stl\/","title":{"rendered":"Metro Launches New On-Demand Service: Via Metro STL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-205735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/social-previews-1-1024x538.png\" alt=\"Via Metro STL\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/social-previews-1-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/social-previews-1-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/social-previews-1-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/social-previews-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Metro Transit is partnering with <a href=\"https:\/\/ridewithvia.com\/\">Via<\/a> to launch a new on-demand transit service for the St. Louis region on <strong>Monday, June 29. <\/strong>The new service, called Via Metro STL, will be introduced in two areas \u2013 in southwest St. Louis County including Fenton and Valley Park, and in North St. Louis County.<\/p>\n<p>This new service allows you to hail a vehicle directly from your smartphone using the Via app, and travel to any location within the service area during operating hours.<\/p>\n<p>You will not be restricted to having trips connect to Metro Transit \u2014 you can use the Via Metro STL service to get from your home directly to the grocery store, or anywhere else in the service areas shown below.<\/p>\n<p>Via Metro STL is a shared-ride service, and Via\u2019s advanced technology seamlessly matches passengers headed in the same direction to provide quick and efficient trips, without lengthy detours or inconvenient schedules.<\/p>\n<h3>Try it FREE for a limited time!<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Rides are\u00a0<b>free\u00a0<\/b>through the end of August<\/li>\n<li>Only $2 per ride starting in September<\/li>\n<li>Book a ride with the\u00a0<strong>Via app<\/strong>\u00a0or call\u00a0<b>636.251.3328<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to Ride<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Create an account.\u00a0<\/strong>Download Via from the App Store or Google Play store and follow the simple sign-up steps. If you don\u2019t have a smartphone, call 636.251.3328 to set up your ride.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Request a ride.<\/strong>\u00a0Enter your pickup and drop-off addresses and choose the ride option that works for you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meet your driver.<\/strong>\u00a0Check the app and walk a short distance to your pick up spot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get where you need to go.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As part of our commitment to providing safe transit services during the COVID-19 crisis, <strong>you will be required to wear a face covering during your entire trip<\/strong>. All drivers are also required to wear masks. You can learn about the safety measures being taken by Via here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ridewithvia.com\/safety\/\">ridewithvia.com\/safety<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>South St. Louis County \u2013 Fenton\/Valley Park Area<\/h3>\n<p>Service is offered in this area\u00a0<strong>seven days a week from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0The Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 MetroLink Station is included in this area for easy access to the Metro system.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-205732 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Via-South-County-Map.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Via-South-County-Map.jpg 982w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Via-South-County-Map-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Via-South-County-Map-768x559.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Via South County Map\" width=\"650\" height=\"473\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>North St. Louis County<\/h3>\n<p>Service will be available in this area\u00a0<strong>seven days a week from 11:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.<\/strong>\u00a0Via Metro STL service is being offered in North St. Louis County at these times to provide convenient options during off-peak hours when bus service is limited or has ended. The Riverview Transit Center is included in this service area.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-205731 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Via-North-County-Map.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Via-North-County-Map.jpg 952w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Via-North-County-Map-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Via-North-County-Map-768x569.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Via North County Map\" width=\"650\" height=\"481\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Via Metro STL is a 12-month pilot program to explore on-demand transportation options as part of Metro Transit\u2019s services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download Via now to get started<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/via-smarter-shared-rides\/id657777015\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-142044 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/App_Store.png\" alt=\"Download Transit on the App Store\" width=\"150\" height=\"55\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=via.rider\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-142043 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Google_Play.png\" alt=\"Download Transit on Google Play\" width=\"150\" height=\"55\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Metro Transit is partnering with Via to launch a new on-demand transit service for the St. Louis region on Monday, June 29. The new service, called Via Metro STL, will be introduced in two areas \u2013 in southwest St. Louis County including Fenton and Valley Park, and in North St. Louis County. 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