{"id":210514,"date":"2020-08-13T13:15:51","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T18:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/?p=210514"},"modified":"2024-02-29T09:58:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T15:58:44","slug":"via-metro-stl-provides-more-than-1300-trips-in-first-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/nextstop\/via-metro-stl-provides-more-than-1300-trips-in-first-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Via Metro STL Provides More Than 1,300 Trips in First Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-210516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/viametrostl-300x193.png\" alt=\"Graphic on blue and yellow background showing an illustration of the Via Metro STL car, with text that says &quot;1300 + completed rides with Via Metro STL, our new on-demand transit service.&quot; The Via and Metro Transit logos are shown on the bottom right of the image. \" width=\"350\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/viametrostl-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/viametrostl-768x494.png 768w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/viametrostl-1024x659.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/viametrostl.png 1964w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>The St. Louis region\u2019s new on-demand transit service,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/via\/\">Via Metro STL<\/a><\/strong>, has already become a popular transportation option for customers in North and Southwest St. Louis County. In its first month, more than 1,300 trips were completed. The service allows you to hail a vehicle directly from your smartphone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Through the end of August, you can ride Via Metro STL for free,\u00a0<\/strong>and experience firsthand how the new on-demand service can work for your commute.<\/p>\n<p>Via Metro STL is available in the Fenton, Valley Park and Twin Oaks area seven days a week from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Service hours have been expanded for the North St. Louis County area, where riders can now book their trips seven days a week from 10:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. After the free ride period ends in August, rides on Via Metro STL will be $2.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe mobility needs of the St. Louis region are constantly evolving. Innovative on-demand and microtransit options like Via Metro STL allow us to grow and adapt to better meet the changing needs of our customers,\u201d said Jessica Mefford-Miller, Executive Director of Metro Transit. \u201cVia Metro STL provides our customers with a convenient and affordable transportation option that they can request when they need it, directly from their phone or mobile device.\u201d<\/p>\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. For riders who need a\u00a0wheelchair\u00a0accessible vehicle, call\u00a0314.982.1505 to book 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<li><strong>Masks are required\u00a0<\/strong>for all Via Metro STL passengers and drivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/nextstop\/test-driving-via-metro-stl-come-take-a-ride-with-us\/\">recent test drive<\/a>\u00a0to see how easy riding Via Metro STL is!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information about the new on-demand service, including maps of the service areas, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/via\">metrostlouis.org\/via<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The St. Louis region\u2019s new on-demand transit service,\u00a0Via Metro STL, has already become a popular transportation option for customers in North and Southwest St. Louis County. In its first month, more than 1,300 trips were completed. The service allows you to hail a vehicle directly from your smartphone. 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