For the second time this month, Gov. Charlie Baker is attempting to stem the surge of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in Massachusetts with more stringent restrictions starting Saturday. Baker announced a series of new rules Tuesday that crack down on gatherings and businesses and require hospitals to halt most elective surgeries. Starting Saturday and running until at least noon on. coronavirus Dec 25, 2020
UpdatedSun, Dec 20, 2020 at 2:20 pm ET
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The Salem Skipper can be hailed via a phone app or through calling the ride service and arranging for pickup. (City of Salem)
SALEM, MA Salem residents can now get around town for $2 or less as part of a new ride-sharing service called the Salem Skipper.
The service, which includes plexiglass partitions to allow for social distancing, will work like a minibus where riders can hail the Skipper through a phone app or through a phone call. Advanced algorithms will allow for multiple riders to share the same vehicle through directing passengers to nearby virtual bus stops within a short walking distance.