PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Hip, an app-based bus service, has announced its launch in Woodcliff Lake and Montvale to improve the New York–New Jersey commute of residents.
According to a press release from Montvale Mayor Michael Ghassali on Jan. 15, the two towns join Demarest, Cresskill, Tenafly, Englewood, and Teaneck in using the service.
“Mayor Carlos Rendo and myself are happy to introduce a revolutionary service like this to our residents. We are confident Hip will be the solution they have been searching for and hope to reduce the stress involved in daily commuting,” Ghassali said.
Hip says online, “Do you hate your commute and wish there was a more reliable, convenient and comfortable way to get to work and back every day? Hip’s smooth mobile app and top-of-the-line buses help commuters start and end their days the right way—with a commute they love.”
It adds, “If you’re looking for a commuting solution that you can rely on, one that utilizes optimized routing algorithms or one that’s more comfortable, Hip will make you love your commute.”
Commuters, it says, can book their ride from the Hip app, track their bus in real time, enjoy reserved seating, “and save time with Hip’s algorithmically optimized routes.”
The service promises its premium buses ensure constant comfort for Hip riders.
First rides will commence on Wednesday, Jan. 22 with the following stops, the mayors said:
• 7:40 a.m. near the Woodcliff Lake Apostolic Christian Church.
• 8 a.m. at the Montvale Park & Ride.
• 9th Avenue and W. 39th Street in New York City.
The service is rolling out with a free introductory ride promotion for new riders.
The app’s home page says pricing for the route is $6.50 for an individual ticket, $5.95 with a 10-pass ticket, and $158 for a 30-day pass.
The app is available on the App Store and Google Play. For more information visit ridehip.com.