Birmingham Launches New On-Demand, Shared Ride Service

By Erica WrightThe Birmingham TimesThe City of Birmingham on Tuesday launched its new pilot program that extends public transportation around the city.
Birmingham On-Demand powered by Via will serve riders Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will operate in marked Mercedes Metris vans. The program will also provide accessible vehicles for riders with disabilities and will hire local driver-partners.
The 6.7-mile service area for the pilot includes