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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

  • June 27, 2019

    @ridethewoo!! Let’s make it a reality!

  • June 27, 2019

    Look into Ride the Woo. I think it would be a cool alternative and really great for community options and safety. Also a personal experience that would get people talking about the city and it moving in a great direction!

  • June 27, 2019

    Love the idea of a Trolley proposed by Ride the Woo!

  • June 27, 2019

    Ride the Woo is the perfect option to improve public transportation use!

  • June 27, 2019

    I’d love to see what “Ride the Woo” has to offer!