About

History of FlexRide Milwaukee

FlexRide Milwaukee was born out of a research study about connecting workers in Milwaukee with jobs in the Menomonee Falls/Butler area, conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. The study, funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation, involved testing and evaluating a pilot on-demand transportation service (FlexRide). FlexRide services for this pilot program operated through fall 2022. Additional funding was secured by MobiliSE to continue and expand services after the pilot ended.

Testimonials

Don't take our word for it! Here is what some of our riders have to say...

Richard E.

“It’s been nothing but positive. I would suggest it to anybody. You can’t beat it – go do it.”

Brandon Z.

"It can help me get out to places I've never even thought about working."

Jeremy M.

"It allowed me to go to school full-time instead of part-time."

Antoinette H.

"It is very convenient. It takes me right in front of my job – picks me up across the street from my house."

...and hear from one of our superstar drivers!

Tiffany T.

"A lot of people tell me that they are so grateful for FlexRide. I think it's a blessing."

FlexRide Milwaukee is a service of MobiliSE, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving transportation in Southeast Wisconsin through collaboration. MobiliSE received a Workforce Innovation Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to continue FlexRide Milwaukee services through 2024. Additional funding has been received by Milwaukee County. MobiliSE and partners are also pursuing other public and private funding sources to continue services after 2024 and expand to new areas.