Residents in several of Utah County’s fastest-growing communities now have access to a new on-demand public transportation service designed to improve connections to the region’s transit network.

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has launched UTA On Demand in Eagle Mountain, Lehi and Saratoga Springs, offering curb-to-curb rides for $2.50 each way. The microtransit service is intended to provide flexible transportation within the service area while connecting riders to other public transit options, including FrontRunner commuter rail stations.

Service Targets Rapidly Growing Communities

According to Utah County officials, the new service was introduced to address transportation needs in northwestern Utah County, where population growth has outpaced traditional fixed-route transit.

Utah County Commissioner Skyler Beltran said the area has experienced significant growth in recent years, making a flexible transportation model a practical alternative to immediately expanding fixed bus routes.

Beltran noted that Eagle Mountain was among the fastest-growing cities in the United States in 2025 and said the county viewed on-demand transit as a way to improve mobility while major roadway projects continue throughout the region.

How the Service Works

UTA On Demand operates with a fleet of 16 vans serving approximately 77 square miles across northwestern Utah County.

Riders can request trips through the UTA On Demand mobile app and are typically picked up within five to 20 minutes. Most trips are limited to six miles between pickup and drop-off locations, although rides connecting to FrontRunner stations are exempt from the mileage limit.

The service operates Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Reduced fares are available for riders who qualify under UTA’s existing discounted fare programs.

Expanding Transportation Options

County leaders said the service is designed to improve access to transportation for residents who may not have convenient access to a personal vehicle, including teenagers, older adults and others traveling to work, medical appointments or shopping destinations.

Beltran said one of the goals is to better connect residents in Eagle Mountain, Lehi and Saratoga Springs with UTA’s broader transit system, allowing riders to continue their trips beyond the immediate service area using existing rail and bus services.

Five-Year Agreement Supports the Program

Utah County has entered into a five-year agreement with UTA to operate the service.

Officials said the program will cost between $3 million and $4 million annually and is being funded through the county’s dedicated public transit sales tax revenue.

The county described the investment as a way to address growing transportation demand while supporting long-term mobility throughout one of Utah’s fastest-growing regions.

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Last Updated: August 31, 2026

Source: KUTV