{"id":205234,"date":"2021-03-18T14:00:43","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T11:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/jersey-city-to-expand-on-demand-transport-after-shift-in-commuting-habits\/"},"modified":"2021-03-18T14:00:43","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T11:00:43","slug":"jersey-city-to-expand-on-demand-transport-after-shift-in-commuting-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/jersey-city-to-expand-on-demand-transport-after-shift-in-commuting-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"#Jersey City to expand on-demand transport after shift in commuting habits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a40291e81a85\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a40291e81a85\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/jersey-city-to-expand-on-demand-transport-after-shift-in-commuting-habits\/#Flexible_ticketing\" >Flexible ticketing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Jersey City to expand on-demand transport after shift in commuting habits<\/strong>&#8221;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/03\/1-copy-33-796x417.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n                                <em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cities-today.com\/jersey-city-expands-on-demand-transport-service\/\">article<\/a> was originally published by\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cities-today.com\/editorial-staff\/\">Christopher Carey<\/a> on <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cities-today.com\/jersey-city-expands-on-demand-transport-service\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cities Today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the leading <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> platform on urban mobility and innovation, reaching an international audience of city leaders. For the latest updates follow Cities Today on <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen80.com\/s1t\/c\/5\/f18dQhb0S7lM8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJN7t5XWPdSD1CW1pgFwd8p-TXgV18gBt6my7mv103?te=W3R5hFj4cm2zwW4fQ47l4fGCmnW3Fbt5S2t0vPpW3K9bQ243PqWD0&amp;si=8000000000444078&amp;pi=7075d714-fadc-49b0-b729-2d5c20fe7900\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/citiestoday\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen80.com\/s1t\/c\/5\/f18dQhb0S7lM8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJN7t5XWPdSD1CW1pgFwd8p-TXgV18gBt6my7mv103?te=W3R5hFj4cm2zwW4mKLS-3ZWVWBW3K2-zv1JxwY5W1Lw3rh45LM6yW1Lw2W-3SZBX3n4fLLWf2f3&amp;si=8000000000444078&amp;pi=7075d714-fadc-49b0-b729-2d5c20fe7900\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen80.com\/s1t\/c\/5\/f18dQhb0S7lM8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJN7t5XWPdSD1CW1pgFwd8p-TXgV18gBt6my7mv103?te=W3R5hFj4cm2zwW4mKLS-3T1lc2W3zb2N33_qTryW3_rgX34fJf7yw4fLLWf4932&amp;si=8000000000444078&amp;pi=7075d714-fadc-49b0-b729-2d5c20fe7900\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen80.com\/s1t\/c\/5\/f18dQhb0S7lM8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJN7t5XWPdSD1CW1pgFwd8p-TXgV18gBt6my7mv103?te=W3R5hFj4cm2zwW4mKLS-4rCvX6W4hCVj23Fbt5SW3DJQVc4fJf7yn4fLLWf2f3&amp;si=8000000000444078&amp;pi=7075d714-fadc-49b0-b729-2d5c20fe7900\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or sign up for Cities Today News.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Jersey City\u2019s on-demand transit program<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ridewithvia.com\/news\/via-jersey-city-exceeds-goals-and-expands-service-at-one-year-mark\/\">Via Jersey City<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>is expanding to provide a weekend service, Mayor Steve Fulop has announced.<\/p>\n<p>                <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/epvmxh57cx?videoFoam=true&amp;autoplay=true&amp;silentAutoPlay=true\" title=\"Bumper 06 Video\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wistia_embed\" name=\"wistia_embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\" msallowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The expansion coincides with the one-year anniversary of the launch of the service with mobility company\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ridewithvia.com\/\">Via<\/a>. Fulop said the initiative has exceeded its goals of connecting transit deserts and providing a low-cost alternative option for residents.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVia is meeting and exceeding our goals of expanding connectivity with affordable transportation, providing residents with more opportunities, and improving quality of life, especially for our low-income and diverse populations in areas where reliable mass transit is otherwise scarce,\u201d Fulop said.<\/p>\n<p id=\"PCBFIBBPZRGG7BHO6DQ5BZBKSE\" class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\">As a result of high demand and a survey showing 38% of riders requested additional days of service, the network has been expanded to Saturdays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\">The new service hours will cover Monday-Friday, 6am to 10pm and Saturday 8am to 10pm, and users can book <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>s through the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=via.rider&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\">Via app<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>or by phone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\">Journeys cost US$2 (\u00a31.44) to or from the Central Zone, and US$2 plus US$0.50 per mile for rides within the Outer Zone. The service includes wheelchair-accessible vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVia Jersey City reimagines public transit in a way that prioritizes equity, resilience, and the environment,\u201d said Daniel Ramot, co-founder and CEO of Via. \u201cWe are proud to work with Mayor Fulop to continue to introduce innovative digital solutions that drive growth and access to public transit in Jersey City.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In September 2019, Jersey City, which is the second-largest city in New Jersey after Newark, announced its intention to create a subsidized, on-demand rideshare network.<\/p>\n<p>The service launched on 25 February 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic was starting to take hold in the US.<\/p>\n<p>To date, Via Jersey City has provided more than 216,000 rides, with top destinations including key transportation hubs and shopping\/business districts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>[Read:\u00a0<\/i><span class=\"s1\"><i>How do you build a pet-friendly gadget? We asked experts and animal owners<\/i><\/span><i>]<\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flexible_ticketing\"><\/span>Flexible ticketing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Traditional public transit in New Jersey saw ridership drops of up to 90<span style=\"color: #0a0a0a;\">%<\/span>\u00a0at the height of the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>In response to shifting commuter patterns, the state transit agency,<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.njtransit.com\/\">NJ Transit<\/a>, announced the rollout of a new bulk ticket-purchasing option last month as part of a pilot program to offer more flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>Customers can now purchase 20 one-way tickets for bus, light rail, and train which will be sold at a 20% discount compared to the regular fare.<\/p>\n<p>FLEXPASS tickets have to be used within 30 days from purchase and can only be bought using the agency\u2019s smartphone <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are working to make transit as attractive as possible and traditional monthly, weekly and ten-trip tickets are not economically optimal for many of our customers based on their current commuting frequency,\u201d said Kevin Corbett, NJ Transit CEO and President. \u201cOur hope is that we can encourage customers to return to transit by offering a flexible fare option that meets their needs.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do EVs excite your electrons? 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