Like an Uber Share' but public: South Bay city to bring low-cost, rideshare-style public transit service

"The all-electric vehicle service will allow riders to move anywhere within the city and help address cracks in the current public transit system that left students and others stranded, according to the Sunnyvale City Council, which unanimously approved the service this week."

"The new service will operate much like rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft. A rider can call the service through a dedicated app or via phone call, and the service will pick up the rider at a nearby point and drop them off at their destination."

"A seat would be $3.50 per ride, and an extra dollar per additional passenger. Those who qualify for discounted rides would pay $1.75. The new service will only serve Sunnyvale and a few locations outside of the city's borders, such as Homestead High School and the Kaiser Permanente on Homestead Road."

Sunnyvale is introducing an affordable, all-electric public transit service launching in September to fill gaps in existing transportation systems. The service operates similarly to rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft, allowing riders to book trips through a dedicated app or phone call. Riders share vehicles and pay $3.50 per seat, with discounted fares of $1.75 for eligible passengers. The service covers Sunnyvale and nearby locations including Homestead High School and Kaiser Permanente. Operating Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the service aims to serve seniors, youth, and low-income residents. Via Transportation, a New York-based company, will manage driver contracting and training.

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