In this article I’ll go over the five ways you can get around Colorado Springs without having a car and the pros and cons of each one.
1. Rideshare
Both Uber and Lyft are available in the Colorado Springs area and can usually get to you pretty quick. However, during the hours of 12am and 6am it could be hard for you to find a driver.
Pros Of Using Rideshare In Colorado Springs
- Usually easy to find a ride.
- Great way to commute to and from work.
- Can take your directly to your location and pick you up from it.
- Have a ride to yourself and not worry about other people.
Cons Of Using Rideshare In Colorado Springs
- Can be expensive during certain times of the day and maybe hard to find a driver.
2. Mountain Metro Transit
Colorado Springs metro bus system is the Mountain Metro Transit that runs through pretty much the whole city. They also offer free bus service in downtown Colorado Springs called THE ZEB, and the Manitou Shuttle for Manitou Springs.
Pros Of Using Mountain Metro Transit
- Cheap.
- Offer free rides to Manitou Springs and in downtown Colorado Springs.
Cons Of Using Mountain Metro Transit
- Long wait.
- Not a private ride.
- Won’t take you directly to your drop off location.
3. E-Scooters and E-Bikes
In Colorado Springs users have the use of E-Scooter apps such as Lime. There is also a local non-profit e-bike app called PikeRide.
Pros Of Using E-Scooters And E-Bikes In Colorado Springs
- Reasonably priced.
- Perfect for short rides and sunny days.
- Great way to commute to work if live and work in area of city you can use them.
Cons Of Using E-Scooters And E-Bikes In Colorado Springs
- Can only ride them in certain areas of the city.
4. zTrip
The local taxi company in Colorado Springs is zTrip, you can request a ride with them by phone or through their app.
Pros Of Using zTrip In Colorado Springs
- You can pay with cash.
- Can request a ride by phone or through an app.
Cons Of Using zTrip In Colorado Springs
- Long wait for a driver to come get you.
- Can be expensive.