MicroLink vs VVTA AccessLink

MicroLink is a new way to get around Raleigh. We’re a ridesharing service that’s smart, easy, and reliable. When you’re ready to travel, book a ride in the MicroLink app and our technology will pair you with other people headed your way. HOW IT WORKS. - Book a ride by setting your pickup and drop-off addresses, and indicating the number of riders in your party. - Upon booking your trip, you will be given an estimated vehicle arrival time. . The estimated arrival time of the driver will automatically update as your vehicle makes its way to meet you. - When your driver arrives, please promptly board the vehicle. - There may be others on board, or you may make a few additional stops along the way! You can track your ride and share your status in real-time from the MicroLink app. - By riding this new form of public transit, you’ll be helping to reduce traffic congestion and save money on transportation. SHARING YOUR TRIP. Our algorithm matches people who are heading the same direction at the same time. This means you’re getting the convenience of a private ride with the efficiency and affordability of GoRaleigh. AFFORDABLE. Rides are priced comparably to other transit services in Raleigh. Your wallet will thank you! RELIABLE. Track your ride as the driver is on their way to you, and while you’re on the vehicle too. 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 community a little bit cleaner and greener, every time you ride. OUR VEHICLES. MicroLink is wheelchair accessible! If you require a wheelchair, simply toggle on “Wheelchair accessibility” in the “Account” tab of your app! When you request a ride, you’ll be matched with a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Questions? Reach out to us at goraleigh@raleighnc.gov or 919-485-7433. Loving your experience so far? Give us a 5-star rating. You’ll have our eternal gratitude.

VVTA AccessLink from provides convenient, affordable, and on-demand shared rides for both our Direct Access and Micro-Link services. VVTA AccessLink services are shared ride services that pair multiple passengers heading in the same direction in a single vehicle. By entering your pickup and drop-off locations in the VVTA AccessLink App, you will be matched with a vehicle going your way. DIRECT ACCESS Direct Access is complementary to VVTA fixed route services. VVTA offers low-cost paratransit service to individuals who meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and are certified. Fares are based on your location and are charged by the number of zones traveled. A trip between any of the three zones that surround the VVTA Fixed Route System will be charged the greater rate. ZONE 1: $2.50 ZONE 2: $4.50 ZONE 3: $6.00 MICRO-LINK Micro-Link is a microtransit service that operates in distinct zones serving Apple Valley, Hesperia and Victorville, Monday-Friday from 6:00AM - 8:00PM. All trips must take place within their respective zones. The regular adult fare on Micro-Link is $2.00 per ride. Seniors over the age of 60, veterans, disabled and students reduced fare of $1.00 per ride. Children 5-years of age and under ride free with a fare-paying passenger aged 16-years and above. For more information on Micro-Link please visit http://vvta.org/microlink or call 760-244-4000. For more information on Direct Access please visit http://vvta.org/flex/ada-direct-access or call 760-244-4000.