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Silicon Valley Hopper just rolled into North Santa Clara—starting July 1—with a new on-demand shuttle service designed to slash car trips and connect riders to key hubs like Mission College and Great America Station. Part of a four-year partnership launched in Cupertino in 2019, the service picks up at street corners, groups riders heading the same way, and costs just $3.50 per ride—with discounts for students, seniors, and people with disabilities. The expanded route will cost $5.8 million between July 2026 and November 2027, with Santa Clara picking up 61% of non-grant costs while Cupertino drops to 39%. They’re adding drivers and upgrading to a 16-vehicle electric fleet. While some users complain of longer waits during rush hour, officials are tweaking pickup zones near schools and eyeing more funding to keep the service running smoothly for jobs, transit, and everyday commutes.

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