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Expanded Service Area, New Hours!
Don’t Drive, Get a Ride.
We bring the Wheels 2U.
Affordable ride sharing in Norwalk
$2 a ride or $6 per group
Fare Structure
- Regular Adults: $2.50 per ride
- Youth Under 18, Disabled, Seniors, and Low-Income Population: $1 per ride
- Child 5 Years or Younger: Free with a paying guardian over the age of 16.
Service Hours
Monday to Friday 7 am to 7 pmAccessibility
Mobility Devices: Vehicles are ADA-accessible and equipped to transport wheelchairs and scooters. Please note that SMART is not a paratransit service that provides door-to-door service. VTA provides paratransit service within Milpitas. More information regarding this service can be accessed at https://www.vta.org/go/paratransit.Bring Along
Vehicles are equipped to carry strollers, bicycles, and baggage. If bringing a bike, select “General w/Bike” when booking your ride.Step 1
3 Easy Ways to Book A Ride- Download FREE Milpitas SMART app
- Apple App Store Google Play Store
- Book online at the Milpitas SMART website Or call 408-330-3302
Step 2
Enter your origin and destination – this can be anywhere within the service zone. Your pick up and drop off location may be a short walking distance from your searched location – we will let you know where to wait 15 minutes prior to pickup. Then select when you want to ride and how many passengers will be riding with you. If you need more space for a bike, wheelchair, or other large item, be sure to select the passenger type that meets your needs. You can book on-demand, or reserve your ride up to a week in advance.Step 3
Get to your pick-up point 5 minutes before your scheduled pick-up window begins.Step 4
Pay in the app using a credit card or with your prepaid transportation card when you board.The City of Milpitas was awarded $1,084,732 in grant funding through the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) 2016 Measure B Program to implement Milpitas SMART. The program is funded by the 2016 Measure B ballot measure for a 30-year half-cent countywide sales tax. VTA established several program categories including Innovative Transit Service Models. The goal of this program category is to support affordable new innovative transit service models to address first/last-mile connections to transit and serve the vulnerable, underserved and transit-dependent population.
The City partnered with RideCo, a transportation consultant that specializes in micro-transit services, to submit a proposal for funding through the Innovative Transit Service Models Program to develop and implement Milpitas SMART. On March 4th, 2021 the VTA Board of Directors approved the recommended projects, including Milpitas SMART.
On April 5, 2022, the Milpitas City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a funding agreement with the VTA for the 2016 Measure B Innovative Transit Service Models Program. Additionally, the City Council adopted a resolution to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with RideCo to operate Milpitas SMART.
- What are the Milpitas SMART health guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic?
- Where can I ride Milpitas SMART?
- What are the Milpitas SMART service hours?
- How is this different from Uber or Lyft and other transit services in the area?
- What other modes of transit can I connect to?
- Where can I board Milpitas SMART?
- What type of seats can I book?
- How much does it cost for a ride?
- Am I eligible for a reduced fare?
- How do I pay for a ride?
- How do I book in advance?
- How do I schedule a trip?
- How do I cancel or change a scheduled ride?
- Can I book in another language besides English?
- How do I know when a driver will pick me up?
Days & Hours
Thursdays & Fridays: 5-11 pm
Saturdays: 1 pm-12 am
Sundays: 1-9 pm
Cost
$2 per ride • per person
$6 group ride • 3-8 people
Service Area
Get around Norwalk for shopping and
entertainment! See the service map,
below, for our service area.
MCT On Demand
$1 one-way
Service Zones

Interactive Service Area
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is “WHEELS2U Norwalk”?
Wheels2U is an affordable ride sharing service in Norwalk, CT. Download the app, request a ride, and a shuttle will pick you up and drop you off in the Wheels 2U Norwalk service area.
Where can I use the WHEELS 2U Norwalk shuttle service?
There is no fixed route like a traditional bus. Pick-ups and drop-offs occur in a specific service area. Wheels2U Norwalk provides enhanced connectivity and mobility between South Norwalk, The Maritime Aquarium, The SoNo Collection, Wall Street Area, Calf Pasture Beach, Merritt 7 area and other key attractions. See the map for specific geographic boundaries.
How much does it cost?
$2 per ride • per person
$6 group ride • 3-8 people
What is the cost for children?
Children aged five and under ride for free when accompanied by an adult. Children over age five pay full fare.
Can I pay cash?
No. The drivers do not accept cash. Trip reservation and payment is made by credit card through the app on your mobile phone.
Can I get a monthly pass?
Not at this time.
How do I get the app?
Download the Wheels2U app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
What does the app do?
Use the app to plan your whole trip:
- Request a ride
- Pay for your ride
- See where the closest shuttle is to your location
- Get the estimated time of pick-up and drop-off
- More!
When Is WHEELS 2U Norwalk Available?
Thursday & Friday: 5pm – 11pm
Saturday: 1pm - 12am
Sunday: 1pm - 9pm
Are passengers required to wear masks due to Covid-19?
Masks are no longer required.
Is WHEELS 2U Norwalk accessible for people with disabilities?
Yes! Our shuttles are equipped with wheelchair lifts and drivers are trained at helping people with disabilities.
For customers with visual or hearing impairments:
For iOS (Apple) devices:
- VoiceOver: VoiceOver is a gesture-based screen reader that is included on iOS devices and allows visually impaired iOS users to navigate apps by hearing a description of everything on the screen. More information is available at http://www.apple.com/accessibility/ios/voiceover/
- Adaptive Font Size
- Switch Control: More information available at https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201370.
For Android devices:
- TalkBack: TalkBack is a screen reader that is included on Android devices. TalkBack uses spoken feedback to describe a user’s actions and to tell users about alerts and notifications. More is information available at https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006564
- Adaptive font size and contrast
Can I bring my dog or other animal with me on the shuttle?
Only service animals are allowed on the shuttles.
Service animals are always welcome on the vehicles. Service animals are defined as, “Any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability, including, but not limited to, guiding individuals with impaired vision, alerting individuals with impaired hearing to intruders or sounds, providing minimal protection or
rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, or fetching dropped items.”
Service animals are animals that are “individually trained to work or perform tasks.” This training can be by an organization or by an individual, including the individual with a disability. Transit agencies are not required to transport animals that have not been individually trained to perform specific work or tasks.
Our drivers may ask riders two questions:
- Is the animal a service animal required because of a disability?
- What work or task has the animal been trained to perform?
Riders with a service animal must maintain control of their animal at all times. The Paratransit driver will refuse to transport a service animal if it demonstrates disruptive behavior such as growling, being threatening, or lunging towards passengers or other animals on the vehicle.
Who operates Wheels 2U Norwalk?
The Norwalk Transit District operates the Wheels2U shuttles using licensed and insured drivers. The software used to manage the service is provided by Via, a New York City based firm. The program is a partnership with Norwalk Transit, Norwalk Transportation, Mobility and Parking, as well as the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation as part of pledge to improve transportation in Norwalk’s urban core. The vehicles used for the service are part of the Norwalk Transit District’s paratransit fleet. The vehicles are used during hours when the vehicles are typically not in service. These vehicles are funded by the Federal Administration (80%) and the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (20%). 100% of the operating expenses are supported by the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation.
How to Ride
Book your trip from the app!


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