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North Texas Cities Consider Microtransit Amid DART Dissatisfaction

1/6/2026

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North Texas cities including Irving and Plano are exploring microtransit as an alternative to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) amid dissatisfaction with its costs.
Elections are planned in May to decide on possible withdrawals from DART.
Irving has allocated funds for microtransit if residents vote to leave DART.
Plano aims to implement microtransit regardless of DART membership.
Experts warn capacity may lag during large events like the 2026 World Cup.

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Story summary

North Texas cities including Irving and Plano are exploring microtransit as an alternative to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) amid dissatisfaction with its costs.
Elections are planned in May to decide on possible withdrawals from DART.
Irving has allocated funds for microtransit if residents vote to leave DART.
Plano aims to implement microtransit regardless of DART membership.
Experts warn capacity may lag during large events like the 2026 World Cup.