Denton Connect and Lewisville Connect To Lose Several Bus Routes
Major service changes are coming to Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) Connect bus service after the board of directors voted to discontinue Denton Connect Route 1 and Lewisville Connect Routes 21 and 22 beginning December 25. Riders are encouraged to utilize GoZone as a replacement service for these routes.
“With the launch of GoZone, we have seen system-wide ridership reach pre-pandemic levels in just a few months. I’m pleased that the board made a decision that will move the agency forward using a multimodal approach,” said DCTA CEO Raymond Suarez.
GoZone, which began service on September 7, is an on-demand rideshare service, powered by Via, that riders can utilize for trips within two dedicated zones: Denton and Lewisville/Highland Village GoZones. A fleet of dedicated vans pick up and drop off riders at virtual stops within the zones 365 days per year. Passengers can ride GoZone for free with a DCTA pass or purchase a single trip for the promotional price of $0.75. Decisions on the overall fare structure will be made at a later date.
Denton Connect Route 1 and Lewisville Connect Routes 21 and 22 will continue to operate through Christmas Eve. After that, riders can utilize GoZone for their public transportation needs.
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