The City of Stropkov, Slovakia, is preparing to launch a new FlexiRide pilot service on 1 January 2027 as part of the Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE FlexiSHARE project.
The service will provide flexible taxi transport for residents aged 70 and over, helping them access essential services and improving mobility opportunities in Stropkov and its surrounding municipal districts.
Eligible seniors will be able to use the service through the City Card system, which will provide a monthly mobility credit of EUR 20.
Preparations are progressing in cooperation with a local taxi operator. The draft cooperation agreement has been submitted for review, while eligible seniors have already started obtaining their City Cards.
The city is also preparing information and promotional materials to ensure that future users are informed about the service and how to access it.
The pilot aims to reduce mobility poverty among older residents and support more accessible transport solutions in rural and peripheral areas.