Peoria residents have a new reason to leave their cars at home because WeRIDE Microtransit is expanding its service in the area. Starting from July 1, this innovative transit solution is reaching further into Peoria's heartland, providing convenient, fixed-point trips that are mere feet away - think the distance to your community mailbox - from many central Peoria neighborhoods, according to the official City of Peoria website.
The service, which operates between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. from Monday to Friday, aims to ferry folks from neighborhoods to common locales like shopping centers, businesses, and community spaces, and although it's currently going through a testing phase in a limited area, there's the potential for an even broader expansion if this initial roll-out proves successful; all this according to what the City of Peoria released. Furthermore, inclusivity is a key feature of WeRIDE as their vehicles are designed to be ADA-friendly, with capacities ranging from 4 to 8 passengers and equipped with bike racks for the pedal-pushers among us.
Families will be pleased to know safety comes first: children 4 and under must use a child safety seat, while those aged 5 to 7, or those shorter than 57 inches—must be in a booster seat. When it comes to fare, adults are charged $2 per ride, but there's a reduced fare of $1 for seniors over 60, veterans, students, and disabled passengers; children under 5 accompany their fare-paying guardians free of charge. Payment can be made in a breeze through the app or with exact cash handed to the driver, who unfortunately can't provide change, as reported by the City of Peoria.
For more information, the City of Peoria announcement encourages residents to visit werideaz.com or to dial (623) 777-4330 to learn all about the Peoria Service Zone, and when the mood strikes or the need arises, Peoria's citizenry can simply download the WeRIDE app, available both in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, ensuring their commute just got easier and probably a bit less lonely with the chance to ride-share with neighbors.
