Summary
The city will pay Via $230,670 for a six-month pilot to shore up understaffed Dial-a-Ride service, and adopted its state-required zero-emission bus rollout plan.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
$230,670 for the six-month Dial-a-Ride pilot, plus up to $62,606 per month for continued on-demand service.
Seniors and disabled residents who rely on Dial-a-Ride get more ride availability.
Riders face a longer wait for the new contract; the city risks losing bidders and delaying service upgrades.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Aug 19, 2026
The council rejected all bids for the city's bus, microtransit, and dial-a-ride contract to force a new RFP that prices electric vehicle options. Service continues month-to-month, but a new contract likely won't start until mid-2027.
City Council - Apr 1, 2026
Longtime resident Bill Lamb flagged missing route signage after last August's changes, proposed a new route connection near Garvey Reservoir and Atlantic/Hellman, and described a Transit Express no-show. Staff and council discussed coordinating with Alhambra so the Spirit Bus and ACT lines intersect for easier transfers.
City Council - Mar 4, 2026
The city will pay Via $230,670 for a six-month pilot to shore up understaffed Dial-a-Ride service, and adopted its state-required zero-emission bus rollout plan.
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