St. Louis Metro adds new mobility solutions to replace service on two routes

St. Louis Metro Transit will replace service on the #101 Fenton Connector and #17X Lebanon-Mascoutah routes with two mobility solutions: Via Metro STL and SCCTD VanGo.

These mobility options allow riders to book trips in real time whenever they need to travel to a destination within the service area–no bus stops or schedules are required.

Masks are required for all Via Metro STL and SCCTD VanGo passengers and drivers.

Via Metro STL – #101 Fenton Connector

Via Metro STL will replace the #101 Fenton Connector route on Nov. 30. This new service, which launched this summer in Southwest and North St. Louis County, allows riders to hail a vehicle directly from their mobile device using the Via app or by calling Via Customer Service. Riders who currently use the #101 Fenton Connector will be able to use Via Metro STL to travel anywhere in the designated zone in Southwest St. Louis County, with expanded service into Valley Park. Via Metro STL operates every day from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Southwest St. Louis County.

Through the end of the year, riders can ride Via Metro STL for free. Starting in 2021, Via Metro STL will cost $2 a ride within the service zone, and $3 for a ride with transfer to MetroBus and MetroLink.

SCCTD VanGo – #17X Lebanon-Mascoutah

A new service from the St. Clair County Transit District, SCCTD VanGo will replace the #17X Lebanon-Mascoutah route on Nov. 30. With SCCTD VanGo, riders can hail a vehicle directly from their mobile device using the SCCTD VanGo app. Riders who currently use the #17X Lebanon-Mascoutah will be able to use SCCTD VanGo to travel to anywhere in the service area, which includes the Shiloh-Scott MetroLink Station and areas of St. Clair County including Mascoutah, Lebanon and destinations like McKendree University and MidAmerica St. Louis Airport.

Riders can also take advantage of mid-day service on SCCTD VanGo. Unlike the #17X Lebanon-Mascoutah, which only operates three trips during the morning and afternoon hours, SCCTD VanGo is available throughout the day from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

SCCTD VanGo is already providing service, and through the end of November, transit riders can ride SCCTD VanGo for free. Starting Dec. 1, SCCTD VanGo will cost $3 a ride, with rides costing $1 when traveling to or from the Shiloh-Scott MetroLink Station.