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Rides with ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft rose by 49% in 2018 as the city looks to increase ridership on the Worcester Regional Transit Authority, possibly by making it a free service in a city with limited public transportation options. 

What is Worcester’s best option to improve public transportation use?
Expand the number of routes and frequency of WRTA buses. (29%, 61 VOTES)
Make the WRTA free. (16%, 34 VOTES)
Look into other transportation systems like a trolley or subway. (46%, 98 VOTES)
Nothing. Uber and Lyft can pick up the slack. (9%, 19 VOTES)
Poll Description

Rides with ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft rose by 49% in 2018 as the city looks to increase ridership on the Worcester Regional Transit Authority, possibly by making it a free service in a city with limited public transportation options. 

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  • 27 Comments
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27 Comments

  • June 26, 2019

    Eliminate the WRTA completely.
    Use the money to provide vouchers for those who truly need them.
    Or combine the public bus service with the school bus service and put it out to bid by private contractors.

  • June 26, 2019

    besides making the WRTA free the city needs to restrict the use of ride sharing with taxes, fees and permits. These companies use the cities infrastructure without contributing a penny to the maintenance and upkeep of the roads.