BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A pilot transit program in Birmingham is being extended.
The City Council voted to extend through the end of the fiscal year, June 30, its van-based, on-demand transit system called Birmingham On-Demand, Al.com reported.
The extension of the pilot program, launched in December, will not cost the city any money, officials said.
Birmingham On-Demand is operated by Via and uses Mercedes Metris vans to take riders inside a 7 square-mile zone. Each ride is $1.50.
Riders request a ride through the Via app or by calling 205-236-0768.