The 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 on Monday, following a successful launch of the same in San Marcos last year.
“NCTD is excited to continue to partner with our communities to expand access and create opportunities with innovative public transportation options that are convenient and affordable, like NCTD+,” said Lori A. Winfree, NCTD’s deputy CEO and chief general counsel.
For anyone within 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 just $3 a ride.
NCTD+ vehicles are ADA-accessible and seat up to eight passengers.
One-way trips to a SPRINTER station are even cheaper, $1.50. If you book a ride and want to add additional passengers, they too cost $1.50, while 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.
Story updated on Sun. May 25, 2:29 p.m., to reflect the ribbon-cutting ceremony had taken place.
