MARLBOROUGH/HUDSON – The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority recently started a new micro transit service in Hudson and Marlborough.
The MWRTA began offering its Catch Connect service in Marlborough and Hudson in June 2022, but only on Saturdays. As of Monday, June 26, the service will be available between 6:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. on weekdays along the service’s Route 15.
The service works similar to rideshare services like Uber and Lyft: riders use a phone app to select a pickup time and location. Once set, a van arrives at the pickup location at the appointed time and takes the rider to their destination.
In Marlborough and Hudson, Catch Connect can be used to connect to the MWRTA Route 15 bus, which travels from downtown Marlborough to the Shops at Highland Commons in Hudson. From downtown Marlborough, riders can transfer to routes 7 and 7C, offering trips to the Solomon Pond Mall; down Route 20 to near Sudbury; and to the MWRTA hub in downtown Framingham.
Those who do not have smartphones or wish to download an app can still access Catch Connect by calling 508-283-5083 to book a ride. Rides are $2 each way.
The Hudson/Marlborough portion is currently funded by a grant acquired by State Rep. Kate Hogan via the American Recovery Act.
For information about the MWRTA and its Catch Connect service, visit https://www.mwrta.com/catch.
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