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Although FlexRide Milwaukee’s ridership is surging, its future remains unclear | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

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FlexRide Milwaukee provides affordable transportation to inner-city residents who work in Franklin, Oak Creek, New Berlin or Menomonee Falls. After serving only 11 riders in its first month, FlexRide now averages 4,000 rides each month. The program also operates a program for working parents through a partnership with Employ Milwaukee that connects Milwaukeeans with free rides.

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Although FlexRide Milwaukee’s ridership is surging, its future remains unclear | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Lisa Jackson has been working for FlexRide Milwaukee for eight months. “I enjoy just being able to ride and chat with riders,” she says. “And you’ll notice someone was able to move into a better situation or dress nicer and just look like they are doing better after starting these jobs.” (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers) FlexRide celebrated its 50,000th ride in January. But although the program continues to be in high demand, its future is unclear…

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