The City of Stamford launched a new microtransit service, StamFORWARD. This new on demand transit service will supplement the existing transit network and provide equitable transportation service to residents and visitors throughout the city. Download the StamFORWARD app or call +1 203-204-9782.

A ride costs $1.75 for most riders and $0.85 fares for lower-income individuals, individuals with disabilities, and seniors. If a rider chooses to include an additional passenger in their ride request, the service will charge an additional $0.85 per passenger.  

StamFORWARD will operate in the West Side, Waterside, Downtown, East Side, Cove, South End, Bulls Head, and Glenbrook neighborhoods.  

Using the service: Riders can book their rides by using the Via-powered StamForward app  (available in the App Store and Google Play in November 2024) to enter their pick-up and drop off location. Alternatively, riders can book by phone through calling +1 203-204-9782. Via’s intelligent routing system will match riders headed in the same direction into one shared vehicle, assign a driver, provide an ETA, and direct the driver to their estimated location. Riders will be directed to a nearby “virtual bus stop” for pick-up (typically the nearest corner), which keeps the shared trip running quickly and efficiently for everyone. The passengers will then be transported to their destination.

Service connections: StamFORWARD will make connections with the following transportation services: CTtransit and Metro-North.