By Lisa Lacy

In a summer not known for its Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) triumphs, Ford Motor Company said it is launching its crowdsourced shuttle service Chariot in New York in August.

Chariot is launching with two pre-planned service areas in Manhattan and Brooklyn at a flat rate of $4 per ride. Chariot also noted options like as WageWorks and commuter checks, which allow riders to use pretax wages to cover commuting costs, are fully compatible with Chariot.

To use Chariot, riders check the app to find routes near them and reserve a seat as they head toward their assigned Chariot. Read full story ›

Source: The Drum