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The changes to the citywide service came after outside funding from grants began to dry up. (Nicole Vagra / Heights Editor)

City Shrinks Eligible Customer Base for NewMo Following Decrease in Funding

Connor Siemien • September 10, 2023
Newton in Motion, reverted its pool of eligible users to select groups in the city, due to a decline in outside funding and grants.
NewMo, which began its operation in Newton in 2019, recently surpassed 100,000 total rides (Image courtesy of Ellen Ishkanian).

NewMo Offers Free Rides to Mark Ridership Milestone

Shruthi Sriram • February 5, 2023
To commemorate reaching 100,000 all-time rides, NewMo is offering Newton residents a free ride until Feb. 15. 
NewMo, which began its operation in Newton in 2019, recently surpassed 100,000 total rides (Image courtesy of Ellen Ishkanian).

Newton Mayor Announces Expansion of NewMo Services

Connor Siemien • December 1, 2022
The city will add another car to NewMo and extend its weekday hours for senior citizens, according to Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller.
NewMo, which began its operation in Newton in 2019, recently surpassed 100,000 total rides (Image courtesy of Ellen Ishkanian).

NewMo Riders Can Now Travel Anywhere in Newton

Victor Stefanescu • November 7, 2021
NewMo, a low-cost rideshare service sponsored by Newton, has expanded to allow users to ride anywhere they want within the city.
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