Sunnyvale launches city-run ride-share service
Key Points:
- Sunnyvale is launching its own on-demand ride-share service called Sunnyvale Beam, offering trips throughout the city for $3.50.
- The service operates similarly to Uber or Lyft but is managed by the local government and operated by Via Transportation.
- Sunnyvale Beam is partially funded by a state grant, and the first three rides are free to encourage residents to try the service.
- The service is accessible to anyone in Sunnyvale via the Beam app and includes rides to Homestead High School and Kaiser Medical Center in Santa Clara.