SGV Connect 45 – Unions for Rideshare Workers and an Update on Via

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This week, SGV Connect looks at two issues impacting rideshare in the San Gabriel Valley.

First, Kris Fortin interviews Mike Long, spokesperson for Mobile Workers Alliance, the umbrella group started by SEIU 721 to organize rideshare workers. Stories of Uber and Lyft drivers striking and demanding better wages have been a hot story locally and nationally. Fortin and Long dive into local efforts to improve the salaries and lives for rideshare workers.

Next, Damien Newton speaks with Maria Sullivan, the point person for Metro’s contract with Via, a private rideshare partner. This Spring, Metro launched a pilot program where Via would operate around three areas, including 10 bus and rail stations. To further its efforts to reach riders, the subsidized program is now completely free to transit riders who either begin or end their trip at one of the transit stations. More information on the program, how to sign-up, and the thirteen stations served, can be found here.

In addition, the maps of the three service areas can be found below the podcast.

Coming Next Week: Big news on the next Gold Line Extension…

SGV Connect is supported by Foothill Transit, offering car-free travel throughout the San Gabriel Valley with connections to the new Gold Line Stations across the Foothills and Commuter Express lines traveling into the heart of downtown L.A. To plan your trip, visit Foothill Transit. “Foothill Transit. Going Good Places.”


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Via provides on-demand rides to and from Metro’s North Hollywood Station, Metrolink’s Burbank – Downtown station, and Metrolink’s Burbank Airport – South station.
Via provides on-demand rides to and from Metro’s North Hollywood Station, Metrolink’s Burbank – Downtown station, and Metrolink’s Burbank Airport – South station.
Via provides on-demand rides to and from Metro’s El Monte station, as well as the Metrolink El Monte station.
Via provides on-demand rides to and from Metro’s El Monte station, as well as the Metrolink El Monte station.
Via provides on-demand rides to and from the five Metro stations shown on the map above.
Via provides on-demand rides to and from the five Metro stations shown on the map above.

Source: Streetsblog Los Angeles – Damien Newton

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