ROCK SPRINGS — The Sweetwater County Transit Authority has recorded its highest ridership in four years, following a sharp increase since the launch of its new app in May.

According to data from the agency, ridership in July was up 66% compared to the same month last year, with 893 more riders and 10% of the rides being ordered through the app.

Director Dwane Pacheco attributed the growth to several factors, including the app, which allows users to schedule pickups and drop-offs, view available buses and prepay fares. The app was developed by Canadian developer Spare Labs, who was credited with building the original Uber software.

In addition to the app, STAR recently added two buses that do not require CDLs to operate. Pacheco said this has made it easier and more cost-effective to hi

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