Arlington Transit New Pilot Service-MICRO

April 13, 2026

Monday, April 13, 2026, Arlington Transit has officially launched its new Pilot, MICRO, Arlington Transit's microtransit service to Arlington County. 

In this initial phase of the pilot, MICRO will offer shared rides booked through a mobile app or by phone, helping users reach jobs, schools, healthcare, and other key destinations within the defined preliminary service areas.

The pilot period will be used to collect and evaluate passenger feedback and ridership patterns to determine how microtransit can best be tailored to Arlington County. The pilot is supported by a combination of funding from Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation and Arlington County and is expected to last through Fiscal Year 2027. It is designed to act in part as an alternative for ART (Arlington Transit) bus fixed-routes that were realigned in recent years due to low-but-steady ridership.

The service uses technology from public transit contractor Via to match riders heading in similar directions into shared trips, helping create efficient routes and reducing wait times. The Via app is available in the App Store and Google Play. For more information, visit Arlington Microtransit (MICRO) Website.

The MICRO pilot service will operate Monday-Friday, 5:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., and Saturday from 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

During the initial period, MICRO will operate within a defined zone in northwest Arlington, generally bound by North Glebe Road, Langston Boulevard and the County line. The service connects riders to key destinations and nodes including Ballston-MU and East Falls Church Metrorail stations, Virginia Hospital Center, Madison Community Center, local schools and the Westover neighborhood.

Key Features of the Pilot Service

Pilot Service Fare (credit or debit card only):

• $4.50 per ride
• $2.25 for seniors, persons with disabilities, and K–12 students
• $2.25 for rides that start or end at Ballston Metrorail Station or East Falls Church Metrorail Station
• Children under 5 ride free when accompanied by an adult

Launch Promotion: Riders can receive six free rides during the first month of the pilot, until May 13.

On-Demand Rides: Trips can be requested in real-time through the app or by phone. Rides are dynamically routed to support efficient shared trips.

Accessible Service: Wheelchair-accessible service is available on-demand or can be pre-booked up to 24 hours in advance.

How to Ride: Download the MICRO Arlington Microtransit app by visiting city.ridewithvia.com/art or calling 571-517-4181 to book a ride.

Via works with public transportation systems in hundreds of cities in more than 30 countries to create dynamic travel networks based on data and demand. As a result, the cost of providing transit goes down while the passenger experience improves as more riders are brought on board.