The Town of Erie is excited to announce the upcoming launch of its new FlexRide transit program, expected to begin service in late 2025. This initiative is made possible through a grant from the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), the metropolitan planning organization for the Denver metro area.
FlexRide is a type of microtransit that offers a convenient, on-demand public transportation option designed to supplement existing transit systems. Think of it as public transit with the flexibility of a rideshare service.
Here’s how FlexRide works:
- Trip requests are matched in real time, similar to services like Uber or Lyft.
- Vehicles operate within a defined service zone, rather than following a fixed regional route.
- Rides are typically completed in under 30 minutes.
- Vehicles are smaller and more nimble, making neighborhood service easier.
- Pickups and drop-offs occur within a block or less of your requested location.
- Booking is simple through a dedicated smartphone app or by phone.
Several communities in the Denver metro area already operate similar microtransit programs, including:
Erie’s FlexRide service will be free for riders traveling within the designated Erie service area. More details will be shared as the program moves forward in 2025.
