PRESS RELEASE: VTD2GO Micro Transit Service Rolls Out on April 1st.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2024

Contact:
Richard Donovan
Transportation Planning Director
Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments
203-757-0535
rdonovan@nvcogct.gov

VTD2GO Microtransit Service Rolls Out on April 1st.

Derby, CT – Valley Transit District is pleased to announce the launch of its new micro transit service, VTD2GO, which will be available to users beginning April 1, 2024. The on-demand service will be offered Monday through Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., providing convenient transportation options for people commuting within a defined service area in Derby, Ansonia, and Shelton, CT. The service area map is available at www.valleytransit.org/vtd2go-micro-transit.

Microtransit is a flexible on-demand transportation service that operates like a cross between ride-sharing and traditional public transit. The service will provide residents and visitors with a flexible and affordable transportation option with rides priced at just $2 per trip. To kick off the program, the first ride will be free for all passengers. To use the microtransit service, riders can download the “VTD2GO” app (available on Apple iOS & Google Play) or call the designated phone number at 203-735-6408 to schedule a ride.

The VTD2GO service, provided in partnership with VIA Mobility LLC, aims to fill transportation gaps and increase accessibility for riders, particularly during evening hours, in a service area where no other options exist. The service will complement existing bus routes and transit hubs by providing seamless connections to CT Transit, Greater Bridgeport Transit, and Metro North services.

“We are excited to introduce this much needed service to our community”, said Mark Pandolfi, Executive Director of Valley Transit District. “This initiative reflects our dedication to meeting the evolving needs of our riders and enhancing overall transit accessibility.”

The microtransit program is currently scheduled to operate through April of 2025. For questions and more information about Valley Transit District and its VTD2GO service, please visit www.valleytransit.org/vtd2go-micro-transit or call the office phone number at 203-735-6824. Funding for this new service is provided by The Connecticut Department of Transportation.

About Valley Transit District

Valley Transit District (VTD) is a public transit district that has been providing paratransit services since 1971, including paratransit services and ADA paratransit services for the New Haven CT Transit fixed route service. VTD also provides non-ADA Dial-A-Ride services to member municipalities in Ansonia, Derby, Seymour, and Shelton, operates the Bridgeport Ave Commuter Shuttle, and has contracts with various social services agencies. VTD’s drivers, dispatchers, and maintenance staff are professionally trained and are members of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU). The company places a strong emphasis on passenger safety, customer service and compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations, including the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).