DART News

Dallas' DART expands convenient GoLink service to 3 new pilot zones

The DART bus situation will be changing in 2022.

DART bus, waiting to take you home.

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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has deployed some service modifications to GoLink, its on-demand service, curb-to-curb microtransit service.

GoLink is the agency's program that uses a variety of vehicles and service providers to deliver on-demand DART service within a designated zone. Each GoLink zone provides service to a rail station or transit center for connections to other DART services.

So if you need to catch a DART bus or train, you request a GoLink ride and DART sends over a GoLink van or an Uber.

Here's their little scenario:

"Anthony needs a ride to the DART Rail station located within his GoLink zone. His train is scheduled to depart in 27 minutes. Using the trip-planning feature in the GoPass app, he sees that a GoLink vehicle can drop him off at the station in 18 minutes. His fare would already be covered by the day pass he purchased in the app earlier that day, so he’s all set and ready to make his connection."

As for the new service: DART is adding three new pilot zones, and will deploy expansions to 11 GoLink zones already in service.

These changes go into effect on Monday, January 22.

DART GoLink Zones

The zone-to-zone pilot program for GoLink, DART’s on-demand service, curb-to-curb microtransit service, which has proven popular in the city of Plano, will be increased to include three new service areas to improve accessibility and mobility between zones.

These new pilot zones include:

In response to rider requests, there will be minor expansions to the following 11 DART GoLink zones:

Your GoLink trip is covered by a valid contactless DART fare purchased via credit card or GoPass card.

For more information about the changes, visit dart.org/servicechange, or contact DART Customer Service at 214-979-1111.

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Airport News

Low-cost Avelo Air begins flights out of Dallas-Fort Worth Airport

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A new airline is launching service at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport: Avelo Airlines, a low-priced carrier based in Houston, will begin direct flights between DFW and Tweed-New Haven Airport in Connecticut.

According to a release, the service will run twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays. They'll be nonstop flights, with ticket prices starting at $89. Service will begin on March 7.

“This service makes visiting Southern Connecticut, and everything the greater New England and New York regions have to offer, easier than ever. We also look forward to making DFW’s thriving culinary scene, sports mecca and vibrant nightlife a fast and seamless journey for Connecticut travelers,” says Avelo founder and CEO Andrew Levy in a statement.

The new service is one of five that the airline will add in 2025 to beef up its presence in Connecticut, which includes four new nonstop routes from Southern Connecticut’s Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) and a third international destination from Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL).

In addition to DFW Airport, other nonstop service from HVN will go to Jacksonville, Florida, Detroit, and Portland, Maine. The addition of these five new destinations will bring Avelo to 39 routes from Connecticut — 31 routes from HVN and 8 routes from BDL. Low introductory one-way fares start at $39.

Avelo was founded in 2018 and began flying in 2021. They currently fly to 54 cities in 24 states and Puerto Rico, as well as three international destinations to Jamaica, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. They focus on flying unserved routes between under-served communities, primarily out of smaller airports. Although DFW Airport is by no means a smaller airport.

They made their service debut in Texas in spring 2024 with flights out of Houston's Hobby Airport.

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