FlexRide Milwaukee Changes Service Areas

FlexRide Milwaukee, a transportation service in Milwaukee, is making changes to its program to make it more accessible.

Previously, riders had to request a ride from one of five stops. But the service areas were changed this month to reflect the needs of riders and employers.

Rides are available from 4:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Individuals 18 and older can request a ride as long as they are within the two Milwaukee Neighborhood Zones.

A person does not need to live within the zones to request a ride, but they must be in the zone when making the request. Drivers will pick them up at the nearest street corner. The Employment Zone continues to cover the Menomonee Falls and Butler areas.

Rides to and from Zone 1 are free of charge, but rides to and from Zone 2 cost $1.50 per ride.

The pilot program launched in March under the leadership of individuals at UW-Milwaukee and the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. The goal of the program is to help Milwaukee County residents who lack reliable transportation obtain or seek employment in outlying areas.

The program will continue through the fall, at which that time organizers will seek additional funding.

Click here for frequently asked questions about the program. To learn more about FlexRide Milwaukee, read: FlexRide Milwaukee working to address transportation barriers.

NNS Update: FlexRide Milwaukee changes service areas to make program more accessible to residents, employers was originally published by the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.