High Point is trying a low-cost version of ride sharing to boost ridership of its bus system and, among other goals, help remove lack of reliable transportation as a barrier to getting and holding jobs. HPTSGo! is the name of a pilot-scale service allowing riders to schedule point-to-point rides within a designated zone in the city to areas along North Main Street beyond existing fixed-route bus service. It starts March 31 and is planned as a 12-month pilot. The fare is $2.50 for each one-way trip. Read the full story on the Triad Business Journal’s website. ...read more read less