WeRIDE: Service Areas, Fares, and Booking Information

What is WeRIDE and where does it actually run?

WeRIDE is a microtransit service: shared vehicles travel flexible routes within a defined zone, and riders book trips to nearby virtual stops rather than following a fixed bus line. In Avondale it is operated in partnership with the City of Goodyear through Transdev, with the RideCo platform powering booking and routing.

The key limitation is the zone. WeRIDE operates a distinct Avondale zone and a separate Goodyear zone, and a trip must begin and end inside the rider's own city zone. That makes it a community connector, not a metro-wide network: riders cannot take one WeRIDE trip across the whole Valley, and the service is not available in every Phoenix Metro city.

Stops sit within about a 10-minute walk of everyday destinations. In Avondale those include Palm Valley Pavilions, West Valley Hospital, Westview High School, the BLVD district, Estrella Mountain Community College, and the Avondale Transit Center, where riders can connect to Valley Metro Express Route 563.

What are the service hours and fares, as of October 2026?

The published schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no service on city-observed holidays. Saturday service was added to Avondale's schedule in November 2024, which is a reminder that hours are a rolling program decision, not a permanent fact.

Fares are set by the participating cities, and reduced-fare rules require the right documentation. This article records the schedule as published in October 2026; the operator's official WeRIDE site and the City of Avondale transit page are the sources for current hours, fares, and holiday schedules.

How do you book a ride and pay?

There are three booking paths: the WeRIDE Micro mobile app for iOS and Android, a phone call to 623-777-4330, and the online booking page at werideaz.com. Payment is by credit or debit card in the app or online, or exact cash with the driver on the day of the ride.

• Download the app, create an account with the zone you ride in, and request a trip to a nearby stop.
• The app shows the nearest stop, estimated pickup, and vehicle status, so it is the most reliable way to see live timing.
• Same-day trips and advance scheduling are both supported, subject to vehicle availability.

Cancellation policies and wait times are set by the operator, so if your trip timing is critical, confirm the current policy and expected pickup window in the app before relying on a tight schedule.

Who can ride, and what accessibility is available?

WeRIDE is open to the general public within the service zones. Riders under 13 must be accompanied by a fare-paying passenger 13 or older. For reduced fares, seniors show a state-issued ID or driver's license, veterans show a VA ID or state-issued ID proving service, and students show current registration at the eligible campus.

Accessibility is built into the service: vehicles are ADA-friendly, wheelchair-accessible rides are available on request at no extra charge, service animals are welcome, and vehicles seat up to five passengers with bike racks available. If you use a wheelchair or mobility device, request the accessible vehicle when you book so the right vehicle is dispatched for your trip.

The City of Goodyear's WeRIDE page documents the same fare and ADA details from the partner city's side, which is useful when comparing how the two zones work.

What should you verify before you plan around WeRIDE?

This guide is factual and updates-dated, with no endorsement of any city or operator and no claim that any ride is guaranteed. Transit schedules change; the official pages are always the last word.