Valley Metro vs WeRIDE Micro

The Valley Metro app is your tool for taking transit in the metro Phoenix area. Smart Fare makes taking transit even easier – load your account, scan every time you ride and the more you ride, the more you save! You’ll never pay more than the Smart Fare daily, weekly and monthly fare. Trip planning helps you get where you want to go with step-by-step navigation and real-time location for bus and light rail. Features: - Load your account and scan the QR code at the purple fare reader - View your transaction history - Set up autoload or load your account with cash at select retail locations - Plan your trip with step-by-step navigation - Locate your bus or train in real time - Save your favorite stops and routes - Get service alerts and account notifications

WeRIDE Micro provides convenient, affordable, and on-demand shared rides in the cities of Avondale and Goodyear, within a distinct zone in each city. All trips in each cities must take place within their respective zones. Service hour details vary by city; the latest can be found at WeRideAZ.com WeRIDE Micro is a shared ride service that pairs multiple passengers heading in the same direction in a single vehicle. By entering your pickup and drop-off locations in the WeRIDE Micro App, you will be matched with a vehicle going your way. The regular adult fare is $2.00 per ride. Seniors over the age of 60, veterans, disabled and students currently registered at EMCC and Franklin Pierce pay a reduced fare of $1.00 per ride. Children 5-years of age and under ride free with a fare-paying passenger age 16-years and above. Customers that prefer to pay cash for their trip can do so on board the vehicle. Drivers can only accept the exact fare and will NOT be able to provide change. WeRIDE Micro vehicles are ADA-friendly and seat up to 5 passengers. Bike Racks are available on all of the vehicles. Children under 5-years of age and/or under 65 pounds will need to ride in a car seat provided and secured by the accompanying adult.