Houston Public MediaJun 23, 2025

METRO's free, on-demand electric shuttle service has expanded to Houston's Near Northside neighborhood, with service there launching Monday. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2025/06/23/524719/metro-expands-free-neighborhood-shuttle-service-to-houstons-near-northside/

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METRO expands free neighborhood shuttle service to Houston’s Near Northside

The "Community Connector" initiative launched as a pilot program in the Third Ward in 2023. It has since expanded to the Second Ward and the Heights along with the downtown area.

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Houston Public MediaJul 30, 2024

Houston City Council to consider extending popular microtransit service in Second Ward and Third Ward

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2024/07/30/495030/houston-city-council-to-consider-extending-popular-microtransit-service-in-second-ward-and-third-ward/

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Houston City Council to consider extending popular microtransit service in Second Ward and Third Ward

Houston City Council will consider extending the contract with Evolve Houston for its popular microtransit shuttle service in Second Ward and Third Ward. If approved, the service will receive public funding through July 2025. 

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Houston Public MediaJul 23, 2024

As METRO transit authority increases investment in microtransit, Houston city council member expresses skepticism

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2024/07/23/494423/as-metro-transit-authority-increases-investment-in-microtransit-houston-city-council-member-expresses-skepticism/

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As METRO transit authority increases investment in microtransit, Houston city council member expresses skepticism

After the Harris County METRO Transit Authority approved more than $1 million to fund an ongoing microtransit program, Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer expressed doubts. 

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