Salem Unveils 'Skipper' Low-Cost Ride-Sharing Option
UpdatedSun, Dec 20, 2020 at 2:20 pm ET Reply 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...