Evolve Houston Microtransit Guide

Have an interest in using sustainable transportation to cover your first and last-mile transit to utilize METRO service(s) or have an errand to run to a nearby grocery store, neighborhood eatery, laundromat, doctor’s appointment, etc.? Or perhaps you're downtown and need a ride to or from a nearby hotel, restaurant, coffee shop, the Convention Center, theatres, stadium, a convenience store, or office building?

Try our all-electric microtransit shuttle


Evolve Houston offers an on-demand shuttle service for people within our dedicated service areas (Second Ward, Third Ward, Downtown, East Downtown) - for free.

Download the app today to give it a try!

Note: All rides must start and end within our predesignated territory covered.

Average wait time could be anywhere between immediately or up to 15-20 minutes.

Info

How to Activate an Account

1. Download the Ride Circuit App

Available via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store

2. Sign up or log-in to your account

Information Requested to Create an Account: First name, last name, e-mail, zip code, gender, and phone number




How to Request a Ride

  1. Click the 3 horizontal lines (in the top left corner of the screen) or the pencil icon (in the top right corner) to choose your service area from the “Location(s)” list.

  2. Select the area of your existing location (ie. Second Ward or Third Ward).

  3. Type in your current “Pick-up Address” in the top box of the screen.

  4. Enter your drop off address in the (“Where to?”) box directly below it.

  5. Click “Confirm Route” via the green icon at the bottom of the screen.

  6. Choose how many passenger seats you're requesting.

  7. Click “Confirm.”

  8. You’ll be connected to a driver and the estimated wait time will be showcased.


Enjoy the ride!

Also, be sure to rate and share your feedback following your drop-off within the app or message us: [email protected]


Things to Keep In Mind

  • You’re able to see the location of your driver in real-time and even contact them, if needed.

  • Drivers may make a stop to pick up and/or drop off other passengers before coming to pick you up.

  • Our existing shuttles have a passenger limit of 5 per request. Should the vehicle already have passengers at the time requested that number decreases.


Service Days and Hours of Operation


Service Areas:
Monday - Friday 7 am - 7 pm

  • Downtown
  • East Downtown

Monday - Friday 7 am - 5 pm

  • Third Ward
  • Second Ward


  • You’re able to see the location of your driver in real-time and even contact them, if needed.

  • Drivers may make a stop to pick up and/or drop off other passengers before coming to pick you up.

  • Our existing shuttles have a passenger limit of 5 per request. Should the vehicle already have passengers at the time requested that number decreases.


Service Days and Hours of Operation


Service Areas:
Monday - Friday 7 am - 7 pm

  • Downtown
  • East Downtown

Monday - Friday 7 am - 5 pm

  • Third Ward
  • Second Ward


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