Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority announces Microtransit pilot program

Good Afternoon,

The VTA is launching a Microtransit pilot on low ridership & density routes for the winter.  Please see below. 

Our website will continue to be updated with more details as we work through this new service model.   During the challenging times of the pandemic, the VTA has been closely monitoring travel demand on all our routes.     We’re hopeful, this will provide consistency for the traveling public.  The VTA will be operating a fixed route bus schedule similar to the Off-Season Fall season throughout the Winter season.

The Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority is pleased to announce a pilot program to help with your transportation needs this winter.

• Beginning Monday, November 30, 2020 – the VTA will be offering Microtransit service in areas of the Island that used to be serviced by Routes 7, 8, 9 & 10 A.  This service will run 7 days a week from 7:00am to 6:00pm.
• In addition, Island wide service will now be available on Sundays!  The VTA will offer Microtransit for Routes 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6. 
• Routes 1, 10 & 13 will continue to run bus service 7 days a week.

What is Microtransit? Microtransit is similar to dial-a-ride service.  Trips can be requested in advance by calling the VTA at 508-693-9440 and press 1.  Same day trips will be accommodated as space permits. 

Please visit our website www.vineyardtransit.com for additional details and FAQs.