Metro Micro 4+

This is literally the best thing that was ever created Im a college student at ucla so this is literally so affordable and I love it but It doesn’t drop me to my house as it’s a little outside my area but it takes me far enough only thing is that the drivers don’t really wait too long. I had booked a ride and I had to walk 13 min to the pick up and the driver was 6 minutes away so I had to run and right as I got there it left and then I had to wait like 40 min to get another one. They aren’t as frequent as I thought it would be it’s sometimes a hit or miss but I think it still beats riding the bus so i enjoy it. There’s also the fact that the operation hrs are not great I work early and leave school late so the times isn’t always great.

I *NEVER* thought I’d love this app as much as I do but it is AMAZING. As someone who was chronically using rideshare apps to get around, I felt the uptick in prices in my pocket and needed to find a better way to get around. Using metro micro has completely changed the game for me! YOU CANNOT BEAT THE PRICE. $1 to get around within your zone is the best deal I’ve ever heard of and it’s wonderful knowing the drivers getting me around are actually getting paid properly by their employers and receiving benefits. I’m lucky enough to have my home, job, and more than one friend living within my local zone so I can get around everywhere I need with ease! I appreciate that Micro isn’t trying to mimic other ride share apps, it’s not trying to be lyft or uber with it’s design and conceptualization. The scheduled rides are nice because I can set when I’m heading out and know my ride will get there within my set time slot as opposed to ordering a ride the moment I need it and praying it doesn’t take 30 mins to get to me like on other apps. Additionally, since it doesn’t rely on gig workers I know my ride won’t be canceled leaving me stranded which makes the system feel super dependable. I can’t say enough good things! It took me a second to figure it out but when you look at it as it’s own system instead of just another rideshare app, it’s amazing! I can’t wait until the program expands the zones and hope more people try out this amazing service!

I’m a daily public transit user. Though buses can get you almost anywhere in LA, waiting for a connection can be inconvenient. Walking is okay if you’re uninjured, the weather is nice, and you’re not carrying too much. It can also take forever compared to a bus or driving.

Metro Micro solves the first mile/last mile issue within their zones. It’s cheap, as easy to use as other ride sharing services, and safe. Also, because the drivers are Metro employees getting paid wages by Metro, you’re not perpetuating the gig economy issues of other ride sharing services — plus you don’t need to tip to ensure your driver can make ends meet. I have experienced zero issues.

In the future, I really hope Metro expands both the service areas and hours of Metro Micro. For example, I can currently use the service on my way home from work but not when heading in because it doesn’t start early enough. Still, I am overall extremely happy with how this services works and I hope it continues to grow.