Rep. Auchincloss and NewMo
US Rep Jake Auchincloss was in town yesterday singing the praises of Newton’s on-demand transportation system NewMo.
During the speech, Auchincloss discussed how NewMo gives every resident and visitor to Newton a convenient, comfortable, accessible way to get where they need to go.
* NewMo’s tech-enabled platform means that riders can book an on-demand ride at a moment’s notice. On-demand public transportation like NewMo empowers riders to travel independently with more flexibility than traditional public transit (which has fixed routes and schedules), and also frees residents from needing to rely on a private car.
* NewMo is filling the gaps in transit for those who need it most, providing a critical transportation solution for many residents who use the service multiple times per week. Many of the most popular destinations include job sites, grocery stores and food pantries, medical appointments and care facilities, and places of worship.
* Rides are just $2, with even lower rates for those who qualify.
* The recently passed infrastructure law, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will bring significant funding to the region. There are multiple new provisions in the law that encourage innovation – including expanding on demand public transit services like NewMo – to bring this technology to communities across the country.
Source:
Jerry Reilly