Via’s vision for Toledo and Northwest Ohio.

Toledo and Northwest Ohio are investing in an improved transit system both in the City of Toledo, through Hub Improvement Initiatives, and by extending regional fixed-route connections to Oregon and Holland, OH. But how will you make sure your riders can connect to these new resources and routes?

On-demand microtransit can offer high-quality first- and last-mile connections exactly where — and when — your riders need it. Read on to learn how the Midwest’s leading provider of tech-powered transit services can deliver a high-impact, multi-use microtransit service for Toledo and Northwest Ohio.

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Resources for the road ahead.

Next-generation microtransit: from pilot to public transit.

Cities and transit agencies across the U.S. already trust Via to evolve their services into long-term success stories, leveraging a combination of cutting-edge technology, fine-tuned operations, and electric vehicle expertise that complement traditional fixed-route services.

On-demand microtransit saves transit agencies money

Cities and agencies that have replaced underperforming fixed routes with microtransit save money on a cost-per-trip basis.

St. Louis drives equity outcomes by extending the reach of their fixed-route network

Microtransit forms an additional layer of transit that helps people in lower-income, car-free households access jobs and key resources.

The right vendor can help you deliver more efficient and rider-friendly results

See why 6 transit providers switched to Via. Bonus: check out our transit ops in the video below.

Explore Northwest Ohio in Remix.

Local fixed-route buses will still be an important part of Northwest Ohio’s transit network. But in some areas, delivering service with enough frequency to attract ridership can actually be more expensive with fixed-route than with microtransit.

Explore the Remix map of Northwest Ohio to see locations where microtransit is likely to be more cost-effective than a fixed-route bus. Toggle layers showing car-free households and poverty rates to see where on-demand can be especially impactful.

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People, vehicles, and technology: the keys to our success. We've spent a decade honing our operational excellence, through partnerships with more than 650 cities and transit agencies in nearly 50 countries. We’ve delivered 2.3 million rides in the Midwest alone.

Midwestern Microtransit in the news.

FlexRide Milwaukee now serves more of the city and its suburbs with microtransit

With ridership on the rise, FlexRide Milwaukee expands into three new zones to help support more riders access economic opportunities.

Connect Transit services ‘underserved’ Bloomington with on-demand public transit

Connect Transit in Bloomington-Normal launched microtransit to help supplement and support fixed route services.

Dearborn partners with SMART Flex to offer rides for $1

SMART Flex expands into the City of Dearborn to help riders make first-last mile connections to the fixed route network.

TARTA Flex working to service under serviced communities around Toledo

TARTA Flex provides first-last mile connections to fixed route transit hubs for riders outside of TARTA’s fixed route network, and general mobility services.

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