Salem Skipper Ride Share Contract

At a glance

What: A proposed 5-year contract with Via Transportation to run the city's on-demand Skipper ride share service.

Where it stands: Adopted by voice vote September 24 after councilors questioned the thin backup information; a MassDOT grant keeps service running until at least June 30, 2027. A separate order sent the program to the Administration and Finance Committee.

Sources

• Video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=YRU8Ft6YC9c

Log

• 2026-11-02 - 2026-11-12 - Administration and Finance Committee - Scheduled: the Skipper program and any contracts with Via Transportation Inc. d/b/a River North Transit LLC.
• 2026-09-24 - City Council - Five-year Via Transportation contract adopted by voice vote; Holappa and Flynn said they lacked enough information; a resident called the agenda item too thin.
• 2026-11-09 - 2026-11-12 - Administration and Finance Committee - Agenda posted: the Skipper on-demand rideshare program and contracts with Via Transportation Inc. d/b/a River North Transit LLC of NY.