CARTS Connex vs Ride BTA

CARTS Connex is on-demand transportation in Columbiana and Salem. A safe and easy public transportation option with arrival alerts and ride tracking. Your next ride starts here! What is it? CARTS Connex is a same day transportation service that allows riders to book convenient rides in areas of Columbiana, Washingtonville, and Salem for shopping, going to work, or wherever you need to go in the service area. On demand transportation means that you can get a ride when you need it, in real time. You do not need to schedule your ride in advance. How does it work? With the CARTS Connex app, you will be able to select your pickup location, tell us where you want to go, select your ride, and track it in real-time. When your ride is near, you will receive a text notification that your ride has arrived. Book rides for yourself or small groups of up to three people. All rides must start and finish within the service zone. Questions? Visit our website at Contact Us | CAA of Columbiana County (caaofcc.org) or email us at CARTSConnex@caaofcc.org. Take a ride with us!!

Rida BTA combines trip planning, ticket purchases and validations for a smooth public transit experience. A simple and intuitive way to move around! Plan a trip using the integrated map: get from A to B using the quickest route. See estimated times of departure and arrival in real time: save time and organize your day better. Create an account and buy tickets/passes securely: various types of secure payments available. Store tickets and passes in your personal phone. Validate onboard vehicles: simply scan the QR code on your phone and find a seat, it’s that easy! All of this - using only your smartphone and one app! Ride BTA App features a clean and friendly interface that will appeal to commuters of all ages. It shortens the time needed to plan a trip, purchase a ticket and validate. The app uses latest security protocols to secure your payments and make sure your account and information are safe at all times.