the Buc vs MARTA Mobility

The Buc app makes it easier than ever to move around Buckhead, GA—with a few taps, book a ride using the app and we’ll pair you with others headed your way. No detours, no delays. What we’re about: CONVENIENT. Our tech matches people headed in the same direction. This means you’re getting the convenience and comfort of a private ride with the efficiency, speed, and affordability of a public one. SUSTAINABLE. Sharing rides reduces the number of vehicles on the roads, bringing down congestion and CO2 emissions. With a couple of taps, you get to do your part to make your city a little bit greener and cleaner, every time you ride. AFFORDABLE. Aggregating people into one vehicle brings down prices. Enough said. Plus, all rides to or from a MARTA station are free! Head to bucride.com for more information. How does the Buc work? - The Buc is an on-demand travel concept that takes multiple passengers heading in the same direction and books them into a shared vehicle. -Using the Buc app, input your address and we’ll match you with a vehicle going your way. We’ll pick you up on a nearby corner and drop you off within a short walk of your chosen destination. -Now for the clever bit: our algorithms provide journey times that are comparable to a taxi and much more convenient than other modes of travel, making public transportation easier than ever before! How long will I wait? - You'll always get an accurate estimate of your pick-up ETA before booking. - You can also track your bus in real time using the app. Questions? Head to bucride.com or reach out at support-buc@ridewithvia.com. Loving your experience so far? Give us a 5-star rating.

MARTA Mobility is the ADA-compliant paratransit service for eligible riders who are unable to use MARTA’s fixed route bus or rail system. This app makes booking and managing your Mobility trips easier than ever. What is MARTA Mobility? · A shared, curb-to-curb service operating within ¾ mile of MARTA bus routes and rail stations. · Designed for eligible riders with disabilities who need an alternative to fixed-route transit. · ADA-compliant vehicles equipped for wheelchairs, scooters, and mobility aids. Eligibility Required: To use MARTA Mobility, riders must complete the eligibility process and have a MARTA Mobility photo ID Breeze card. Fare: $4 one-way. MARTA Mobility riders with authorization from a medical professional are allowed to ride with a single designated personal care attendant at no additional charge. Ways to Pay: After implementation of the better Breeze system, credit or debit card in the application, or credit, debit, or Breeze card onboard the vehicle, and cash onboard the vehicle will be accepted. Hours: Available during the same days and hours as MARTA bus and rail service. App Features: · Book trips easily from your phone. · Schedule and manage reservations with ease. · Track your ride in real time and receive updates. · Modify or cancel trips directly in the app. · Secure and accessible for all approved Mobility customers. How do MARTA’s Mobility and Reach services differ? While both services are ADA compliant, MARTA Reach is an on-demand micro transit service for the general public, offering curb-to-curb rides within designated zones to connect with the larger MARTA system. MARTA Mobility is an advance reservation paratransit service for eligible riders with disabilities who are unable to use regular MARTA service, providing scheduled curb-to-curb trips within ¾ mile of MARTA transit lines.