The service area for the microtransit pilot program, which would replace route three. This does not include the ADA Paratransit service area for the pilot program.

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council approved an approximately $2.8 million contract with Downtowner Holdings on Tuesday to officially get the ball rolling on the microtransit pilot project, which will replace one of the city’s bus routes with a ride-sharing service.

The program will replace the city’s route three, or the blue route, which primarily runs through Spencer, East Spencer and Salisbury along Main Street and Long Street.

“(There is) a desired 20-minute wait time for pickup and a desired 30-minute wait time for trip duration. It’s important to note that if Council decides to reduce the desired wait time or trip ti

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