Beyond the Bus

You’ve heard of Uber and Lyft, the two most popular ridesharing services, but there’s a new microtransit service in town, brought to you by CATA. It’s called CATA Rydz, and it’s already changing the way CATA connects you to your preferred destination via public transit.

Using CATA Rydz is affordable and uber convenient. Fares are the same as a CATA bus ride, and you can request a lift through the CATA Rydz app or its integration with Transit app — just like those other ridesharing services. Catch a flight, get to work or experience more — from downtown Lansing to the tri-county region — all from the convenience of an app.

CATA Rydz currently operates in three geographic zones: downtown Lansing, Delta Township, and a connector service between the MSU campus and Capital Region International Airport. Riders can catch CATA Rydz to a CATA fixed-route stop or any other destination within the zone.

Plans to expand these zones and introduce late-night service are expected to launch this fall. Visit the microtransit webpage for details.

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This content has been published in the 2025 Community Report.