City and County of Denver, CO

12/02/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/02/2024 12:39

DOTI Expands On-Demand Ride Share Program to West Denver

DOTI Expands On-Demand Ride Share Program to West Denver

Published on December 02, 2024

Denver Connector offers FREE weekday service using eco-friendly vehicles

DENVER ­- Today, Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) launched its free, on-demand ride share service - called the Denver Connector - into a third area of the city, increasing weekday travel options for residents in Villa Park and portions of Sun Valley, Westwood, Athmar Park, Ruby Hill and Valverde.

DOTI first started the Denver Connector service in Montbello in 2021, providing community members greater freedom of movement and an affordable and convenient way to travel within their neighborhood and to regional transit stops. The success of the program, demonstrated by high use, led to an expansion of the service into the adjacent neighborhood of Gateway and then into the Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods. As of mid-November, the Denver Connector has provided rides to roughly 250,000 passengers.

The new service on the west side of Denver spans approximately a 6.3 square mile area and includes two recreation centers, Decatur-Federal and Alameda RTD transit stations, medical facilities, libraries, and convenient shopping destinations.

About the Service:

  • Riders who live within the established service areas (see map below) can download the Denver Connector mobile app or dial (720) 905-4438 to request rides in English and Spanish.
  • The service is available weekdays from 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. with on-demand trips in Montbello, Gateway, Globeville Elyria-Swansea, and the new service areas in West Denver
  • All rides are free!
  • Denver Connector service utilizes nine vehicles in all including a wheelchair accessible van, two plug-in hybrid minivans, and an all-electric crossover, the latter acquired with funding from the city's Climate Protection Fund.

Residents can learn more and find a link to download the Denver Connector app at bit.ly/DenverConnector.