Residents in the Blaine area just got a new way to travel with Metro Micro's latest service expansion, which kicked off last Monday. For those looking for an alternative transit option, the service now promises door-to-door rides with the convenience that only a few taps on an app or a simple phone call can provide. Offering ADA-accessible transportation within the service area, Metro Micro is leaning into the increasing demand for flexible and accessible transit solutions.
Booking a ride is made easy through the Metro Micro app, which can be downloaded here, and for those less tech-savvy or app-resistant, a call to 651-602-1170 will suffice; though during service hours, which are from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday and extended from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on weekends, holiday hours are subject to change riders might experience a wait during peak times. A detailed map of the service area can also be seen at the provided link.
The fare system for this new microtransit endeavor comes with commuter-friendly pricing, $2.50 or $3.25, depending on the time of day. Riders have the option of paying with cash, pre-loaded Go-To Cards or passes, or even directly through the Metro Transit app—an approach that points to a broader transit trend towards cashless and contactless payments.
Other transit agencies may well observe Metro Micro's performance in Blaine, gauging the receptivity of such localized, flexible transport services while the overall transit framework increasingly moves towards on-call solutions, something that reflects the community's evolving needs, a further testament to the growing role of technology in shaping public transit. For more details on fare structure or to chart your next ride within Blaine's Metro Micro service area, interested individuals should refer to the website, repayment options, or phone number previously indicated in our second paragraph on this service expansion, and see the map therein.
