Metro sees demand in $1 'Micro' rideshare service
No, it's not a typo. Metro's "Micro" rideshare service, which offers rides in LA County for $1, is seeing more demand as gas prices continue to increase.
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No, it's not a typo. Metro's "Micro" rideshare service, which offers rides in LA County for $1, is seeing more demand as gas prices continue to increase.
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