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"> <h1 class="heading-xlg" style="color:">How to ride.</h1> <div style="color:"> <p>Plan a trip anywhere in the city of Sioux Falls. Enter your destination in the app, see the best options by bus, SAM On Demand or a combination of the two, and take the trip thats best for you.</p> </div> <div class=" hide__m"> <div class="qr-container pt-4 "> <img src="https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/1717283037-64708361-192x192-g5spzc4h-qr-code.webp" alt="A QR code to scan and download the SAM Transit app logo" class="qr"> <p style="color:">Scan to download</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="absolute-container section-visual large-6 small-12 small-offset-0 "> <div class="variable-image-container flex h__100 align-c"> <picture> <source media="(min-width:905px)" srcset="https://47202100.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/47202100/htr-hero.png"> <img src="https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/htr-hero.png" alt="" loading="lazy"> </picture> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div id="hs_cos_wrapper_widget_1725649717277" class="hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_widget hs_cos_wrapper_type_module" style="" data-hs-cos-general-type="widget" data-hs-cos-type="module"> <section class="tile-section"> <div class="section-container"> <div class="mlr-auto medium-8 small-12 mt-8 mb-15 ta__center large-6"> <h2 class=" heading-sm mlr-auto mt-2 mb-2">Planning your trip is as easy as 1-2-3.</h2> </div> <div class="tiles-container"> <div class="tile sm-mb-7 md-mb-0 open-tile " data-tile-id="1"> <div class="tile-image-container" data-order-last="true"> <img src="https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/htr-1.svg" loading="lazy" alt="An illustration of the SAM Transit app being held in a hand" class=" full__w_img " data-img-id="1"> </div> <div class="tile-headline-container pt-4 pb-0"> <h3 class=" heading-xsm mt-1 mb-2 mt-0 mb-0 " style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">1. Create an account.</h3> </div> <div class="tile-rte-container "> <div class="normal-sm mb-4 mt-0 " style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span>Download the SAM Transit app from your preferred app store and follow the simple signup steps.</span></div> </div> </div> <div class="tile sm-mb-7 md-mb-0 open-tile " data-tile-id="2"> <div class="tile-image-container" data-order-last="true"> <img src="https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/htr-2.svg" loading="lazy" alt="An illustration of the SAM Transit app showing a sample journey" class=" full__w_img " data-img-id="2"> </div> <div class="tile-headline-container pt-4 pb-0"> <h3 class=" heading-xsm mt-1 mb-2 mt-0 mb-0 " style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">2. Plan your trip.</h3> </div> <div class="tile-rte-container "> <div class="normal-sm mb-4 mt-0 " style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span>Enter your start and end addresses, then choose the route that works best for you whether it be bus, On Demand or a combo of the two. Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available.</span></div> </div> </div> <div class="tile sm-mb-7 md-mb-0 open-tile " data-tile-id="3"> <div class="tile-image-container" data-order-last="true"> <img src="https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/htr-3.svg" loading="lazy" alt="An illustration of the SAM Transit app showing the trip details for a rider's journey" class=" full__w_img " data-img-id="3"> </div> <div class="tile-headline-container pt-4 pb-0"> <h3 class=" heading-xsm mt-1 mb-2 mt-0 mb-0 " style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">3. Start your trip.</h3> </div> <div class="tile-rte-container "> <div class="normal-sm mb-4 mt-0 " style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span>Check the app to see exactly where to meet your On Demand driver or catch the bus. Riding On Demand? You can track your driver in real time.</span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div id="hs_cos_wrapper_widget_1725650293296" class="hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_widget hs_cos_wrapper_type_module" style="" data-hs-cos-general-type="widget" data-hs-cos-type="module"> <section class=" mlr-auto pt-0 mt-0 pb-0 mb-0"> <div class="section-container"> <div class="large-12 flex__col mlr-auto small-12 sm-flex__col"> <div class="large-4 large-offset-7 small-offset-0 small-12"> <h2 class=" heading-sm mt-2 mb-2 ">No smartphone?</h2> </div> <div class="large-4 large-offset-7 medium-6 small-offset-0 small-12"> <div><span>Book a ride by calling (605) 460-6256. <br>Or visit our online <a href="https://samtransit.app.ridewithvia.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">portal</a>.</span></div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div id="hs_cos_wrapper_widget_1725650499638" class="hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_widget hs_cos_wrapper_type_module" style="" data-hs-cos-general-type="widget" data-hs-cos-type="module"> <section class="tile-section"> <div class="section-container"> <div class="mlr-auto medium-8 small-12 mt-8 mb-15 large-4 ml-0"> <h2 class=" heading-sm mlr-auto mt-2 mb-2">Our services</h2> </div> <div class="tiles-container"> <div class="tile sm-mb-7 md-mb-0 simple-tile " style=" background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); --image-last: false; " data-tile-id="1"> <a data-analytics-title="card" class="flex__col " href="https://siouxareametro.info/bus?hsLang=en"> <div class="tile-image-container"> <img src="https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/service-bus.png" loading="lazy" alt="An image of two female riders on a SAM bus" class=" full__w_img " data-img-id="1"> </div> <div class="tile-headline-container pt-4 pr-6 pb-0 pl-6 "> <h3 class=" heading-xsm mt-1 mb-2 mt-0 mb-0 " style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Bus</h3> </div> <div class="tile-rte-container pt-0 pr-6 pb-6 pl-6 "> <div class="normal-sm mb-4 mt-0 " style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span>Our updated bus lines bring you faster & more frequent service. See the new routes & schedules.</span></div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="tile sm-mb-7 md-mb-0 simple-tile " style=" background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); --image-last: false; " data-tile-id="2"> <a data-analytics-title="card" class="flex__col " href="https://siouxareametro.info/on-demand?hsLang=en"> <div class="tile-image-container"> <img src="https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/service-demand.png" loading="lazy" alt="An image of a woman smiling in the back of a SAM On Demand van wearing her seatbelt" class=" full__w_img " data-img-id="2"> </div> <div class="tile-headline-container pt-4 pr-6 pb-0 pl-6 "> <h3 class=" heading-xsm mt-1 mb-2 mt-0 mb-0 " style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">On Demand</h3> </div> <div class="tile-rte-container pt-0 pr-6 pb-6 pl-6 "> <div class="normal-sm mb-4 mt-0 " style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span>SAM On Demand is now available city-wide every weekday, in addition to regular Saturday service.</span></div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="tile sm-mb-7 md-mb-0 simple-tile " style=" background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); --image-last: false; " data-tile-id="3"> <a data-analytics-title="card" class="flex__col " href="https://siouxareametro.info/paratransit?hsLang=en"> <div class="tile-image-container"> <img src="https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/service-para.png" loading="lazy" alt="An image of a woman in a wheelchair being assisted to enter a Paratransit van" class=" full__w_img " data-img-id="3"> </div> <div class="tile-headline-container pt-4 pr-6 pb-0 pl-6 "> <h3 class=" heading-xsm mt-1 mb-2 mt-0 mb-0 " style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Paratransit</h3> </div> <div class="tile-rte-container pt-0 pr-6 pb-6 pl-6 "> <div class="normal-sm mb-4 mt-0 " style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span>Certified eligible passengers can get from door to door with our Paratransit service. 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