'She's Got A Ticket To Ride' In Mountain View

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- If Mountain View transit can't carry you, it will support you.

The Mountain View Transportation Management Association has launched a mid-day transportation option for the local community to supplement the weekday MVgo commuter shuttle service.

The new Mid-Day Mobility Program will offer riders discounts of up to $5 per shared ride with Lyft or Uber. The program is designed to encourage commuters to consider alternative and shared modes of transportation outside of the MVgo shuttle’s operating schedule. The three-month pilot program will give out discounts on up to 10 shared trips starting or ending in Mountain View between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

To take advantage of the discount, riders must request a shared ride from Lyft or Uber and enter the promo code “MVGO2019” when prompted.

“The MTMA is committed to helping reduce traffic and improve public transit options for those who commute to and from Mountain View, whether it’s through MVgo shuttles or our new Mid-Day Mobility Program,” said Janice Yuen, MTMA board chair and chief operating officer of the Commercial Division at Sares Regis Group of Northern California. “We saw a gap in the hours in between our shuttle service that needed to be filled and are excited that Lyft and Uber have collaborated with us to help launch this program. We encourage everyone to spread the word about this new ride-sharing opportunity.”

On April 24 starting at 7 a.m., MVgo will celebrate Earth Awareness Month by offering its riders free coffee and snacks at the Mountain View Transit Center. Everyone is encouraged to attend and use MVgo’s free shuttles to commute to work.

The free MVgo shuttles are available for public use at identifiable bus stops. MVgo’s routes and bus schedules can be found on MTMA’s website at MVgo.org and on the new, real-time tracking mobile app, RIDEMVGO, available for free in the Apple App and Google Play stores.

The Mountain View Transportation Management Association is a nonprofit public-private transportation agency founded in 2015 by companies and the city. Organizations that contribute to the transit agency include: Broadreach Capital Partners, city of Mountain View, Google, Intuit, LinkedIn, Microsoft, MV Campus Owner, LLC (Coursera and Atlassian), Samsung Research America, Sares Regis Group of Northern California, Sobrato Organization, Symantec and Elementum.