The Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) has announced a new service that will supplement its fixed route system to deliver riders to the Southcoast Rail Fall River Depot.
SRTA secured a $650,000 grant from MassDOT to fund a pilot program, called MicroConnector, to offer transportation service on weekdays to and from the depot during early morning and late evening hours.
The service costs $1 and can be reserved through a smartphone app or by calling 774-220-6961. The coverage area for the transportation service is restricted to a three-square-mile area of Fall River.
After the early morning hours, free SRTA fixed route bus service will transport riders a short walk from the station.
MicroConnector will have one van dedicated to most riders and a second van for those with mobility issues. Mr. Timbell says the service will run until June of 2026, when it will be evaluated on its usefulness and possible expansion.
For more information on MicroConnector, visit SRTA’s dedicated webpage.
