New on-demand transit pilot project coming to Vaughan GO Transit customers

Metrolinx is partnering with York Region Transit and the city of Vaughan to bring the on-demand rideshare pilot program to two more GO Transit stations.

Masstransitmag.com
April 6, 2022

There’s a new transit option on the way for Vaughan GO customers.

Metrolinx, York Region Transit (YRT), and the city of Vaughan are offering a new transit option for Vaughan GO Transit customers. 

The new Mobility On-Request on-demand rideshare program will serve Rutherford and Maple GO stations.

Starting in May, customers can download the Mobility On-Request app. They can then request a pick-up from anywhere in the service area and get dropped off at either Rutherford or Maple GO Station. People will be picked up by a YRT-operated vehicle and this service is free for PRESTO card holders. The same request can be made at the end of the day to get home.

The program is already connecting York Region residents to Aurora, East Gwillimbury and King City GO Stations.

Hours of operation and service area
The on-demand service will run Monday to Friday during the morning rush hour (from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.) and the evening rush hour (from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.). Weekend service might be added if the pilot program shows a demand for it. 

The initial service area will include:

Northern boundary: From Keele Street along McNaughton Road to Major Mackenzie Drive
Southern boundary: Rutherford Road from GO Railway to Bathurst Street
Eastern boundary: Bathurst Street from Rutherford Road to Major Mackenzie Drive

Western boundary: Keele Street from McNaughton Road to Major Mackenzie Drive, along GO railway down to Rutherford Road