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WEBVTT MENTO WITH A LOOK ATTHIS FIRST-IN-THE-NATION TESTPROGRAM, RIGHT?LETICIA: IT'S A VERY UNIQUEPROGRAM, IT'S CALLED VIA.ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS DOWNLOADEDON THE APP STORE ON YOUR PHONE.ONCE YOU REQUEST A WIDE, -- ARIDE, A DRIVER WILL SHOW UP.IT WILL BE FULL OF PEOPLE GOINGTO THE SAME LOCATION.PEOPLE WILL GET TO KNOW THISWEBSITE AND THE APP VERY WELL.IT ALLOWS USERS TO BOOK A SHAREDRIDE FROM ANYWHERE IN THE CITYOF SACRAMENTO FOR A FLAT FEESIMILAR TO A BUS TICKET.THAT MEANS RIGHTS COULD BE ASLITTLE AS TWO DOLLARS.THE CITY IS EXPLORING GIVINGRIDES TO THOSE WHO MAY NEED ARIDE TO THE BUS STOP.IT IS SUPPOSED TO SUPPORT CARFREE LIVING.OFFICIALS SAY IT WILL MAKE ITMUCH EASIER AND AFFORDABLE TOGET TO PLACES LIKE THE GROWTHRESTORE, RALEY FIELD, -- PLACESLIKE THE GROCERY STORE, RALEYFIELD, OR THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE.IT WILL -- THE MAYOR SAYS ITWILL SAVE RESIDENTS MONEY ON GASAND PARKING REDUCE CONGESTION ONTHE ROADS AND REDUCE POLLUTION.THE CITY COUNCIL IS SUPPOSED TOVOTE ON THE VIA CONTRACT NEXTMONTH.IF APPROVED, VIA COULD BE UP AND

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Officials in West Sacramento hope to eliminate personal vehicles altogether by implementing a ride-sharing program that would pick up residents and take them to their location for a flat fee.Via is a first-in-the-nation test program that is all about on-demand transit, and West Sacramento leaders are planning to vote on bringing it to the city.Riders would download the app on their phones, and similar to Uber and Lyft, they request a ride. A luxury van shows up at the door and would pick other people up on the way to the same location.Via will allow users to book a shared ride from anywhere in West Sacramento for a flat fee, similar to a bus ticket. Rides could cost as little as $2.The city is also exploring giving free rides to those who need a ride to a bus stop.The pilot program is envisioned to support car-free living in the riverfront districts.Overall, city officials said the program will make it easier and more affordable to get around the city to places like the grocery store, Raley Field or the doctor's office without having to rely on a personal vehicle.Mayor Christopher Cabaldon said Via will save residents money on gas and parking and would reduce pollution and congestion on the roads.The city council is set to vote on the Via contract next month. If it is approved, the service will launch in the spring.