CATA Reports

CATA Rydz has been operating as a pilot program since last fall when the distinctive minivans took to the road. The app-based service provides alternatives to reaching destinations and connecting to the region’s public transit systems across three zoned areas.

Grant funds secured last year have allowed CATA Rydz to address a gap in late-night transit service, particularly among Lansing’s marginalized transit-dependent population. CATA Rydz Late-Night connects Lansing residents to the Delta Township zone, providing needed access to third-shift job opportunities and late-evening venues across the two zones. The new service launched today, Aug. 18.

Late-night riders are required to schedule trips at least two hours in advance via the CATA Rydz app. The service is available 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. 7 days a week. Early morning trips can also be arranged every Saturday and Sunday, 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Travel must take place between the Lansing late-night and Delta Township zones. Rides within a zone are not available during late-night hours. The fare is the same across all CATA Rydz zones; $1.25 per one-way trip.

Refinements to the original CATA Rydz zones have also been implemented:

• Delta Township’s zone has expanded to increase on-demand travel and broaden access to regional transit services. The boundaries now extend north to Willow Highway and east to portions of Creyts and Waverly roads.
• Downtown Lansing’s zone has also expanded, providing more solutions for on-demand travel and access to CATA’s fixed-route system. The new zone extends north to Old Town, east to Pennsylvania Avenue, south to Mt. Hope Avenue and southwest to a portion of Waverly Road.
• The Airport/MSU service has extended service until 1 a.m. as all ride requests move to a prebooking reservation. Travelers must schedule their rides at least two hours in advance.

CATA Rydz promotes ridesharing to reduce single-occupancy trips in support of cleaner air.

Riders can also plan trips and view routes for CATA Rydz directly in Transit app. For more information, visit the CATA Rydz webpage.