Micro-transit is an on-demand shared ride service offered in many Twin Cities communities by the five regional transit authorities. Individual destinations are scheduled but may be shared with other customers along during your trip. Similar to ride-hailing services like Uber or Lyft, micro-transit rides are booked on an app or by phone for “door to door” service. Rides, however, must be within specific micro-transit areas.
Micro-transit debuted in our region in 2015 when SouthWest Prime launched in Eden Prairie. All five transit authorities now operate their own micro-transit service. Mini-buses crisscross 18 different communities from suburbs like Maple Grove, Chanhassen, and Burnsville to densely populated neighborhoods in North Minneapolis. Ridership is growing as passengers discover the ease and low-cost fares for booking trips to the grocery store, going to work, or to a transit station to transfer to another bus..
Micro-transit helps commuters with the “first-mile, last-mile” transportation gap to fixed transit routes by providing transportation equity in the communities they serve. Micro-transit reduces dependence on single-occupancy vehicles by delivering a viable alternative. It provides ride-hailing service without market pricing.
Explore the Five Regional Micro-transit Services:
Maple Grove My Ride
Maple Grove My Ride is the rideshare service for Maple Grove and parts of Osseo, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, as well as the Robbinsdale Transit Center and Plymouth Transit Center. Trips are schedules via the My Ride app , an online web portal , or 763-493-2200. Purchase either a single one-ride $3 ticket or a 10-ride $20 ticket.
Metro Micro
Metro Transit’s Micro is currently in the North Minneapolis community , Roseville, and Woodbury with door-to-door pick-ups. Rides are booked via the Metro Transit micro app or calling 651-602-1170. Micro uses the standard Metro Transit fare system and transfers (valid for 2.5 hours). Micro operates weekdays 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., weekends: 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
MVTA Connect
MVTA Connect has a fleet of EV-minibuses that cover the cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Rosemount, and Savage. MVTA Connect-Eagan provides trips exclusively within the city of Eagan, and a 3rd Zone covers Prior Lake and Shakopee. Book a ride via RideMVTA App. One-way fares are $3, purchased using credit, debit, or cash (exact amount required) or a Go-To card. MVTA Connect operates 7 days a week, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Plymouth Metrolink Click-and-Ride
Click-and-Ride provides service anywhere in Plymouth, in addition to Ridgedale, Colonial Square, Golden Valley Center, and others. Riders can book via the Click-and-Ride app or call 763-559-5057. Click-and-Ride offers $3 rides, seven days a week. Service hours: Monday-Friday 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. , Saturday 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. , Sunday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SouthWest Prime
SouthWest Prime operates in Eden Prairie, Chaska, Chanhassen, Victoria, Carver, and parts of Edina, Shakopee along with select service zones such as MSP airport, Normandale College, Mall of America. On-line booking via the SW Prime App or 952-797-7463. Fares are $5 per ride, $2.50 for seniors/TAP. Weekday hours of operation are 5:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturdays 6:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. No Sunday service.
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