VISTA (CNS) - North County Transit District held a ribbon-cutting event Sunday as it rolled out an on-demand first- and last-mile service to transit facilities in Vista.
The NCTD+ service began in the North County city last Monday, following a successful launch of the same in San Marcos last year.
"NCTD+ is perfect for short trips around Vista and provides a convenient transportation option to connect to the SPRINTER," NCTD Chief Executive Officer Shawn Donaghy said. "Kids can ride the service free, making NCTD+ the best way for families to travel throughout the city."
For anyone in a seven-square-mile zone in Vista -- which includes connections to three SPRINTER rail stations and 79 BREEZE bus stops, as well as locations such as the Vista Community Clinic, Brengle Terrace Park, Food4Less and Boys & Girls Club -- the service costs $3 a ride.
A one-way ride to or from a SPRINTER station is $1.50.
"I was happy to join the ribbon cutting ceremony this morning to celebrate this great service for Vista," Vista Deputy Mayor Katie Melendez said. "There's not much you can get for $1.50 these days -- just NCTD+!"
NCTD+ vehicles are ADA-accessible and seat up to eight passengers. Youth 18 and younger ride free.
The service is available from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The NCTD+ is available on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Those without smartphones can call 760-726-1111 to book a trip. New riders can get their first trip -- up to 8 people -- free with the promo code FREERIDE, according to the transit agency.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Sunday morning at the Vista Transit Center, 240 N. Santa Fe Road.
