IRVING, Texas — The City of Irving has launched the Irving Connector, a new public transportation service designed to help residents impacted by the discontinuation of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) bus routes 225 and 255.
Operated by Via Transportation, the Irving Connector also introduces The Loop at Las Colinas, a circulator service intended to improve mobility throughout the Las Colinas Urban Center.
The new transit service began operating June 10. To encourage riders to try the system, all rides were offered free during the first two weeks of service through June 24.
The Irving Connector operates daily using large passenger vans equipped with wheelchair-secured spaces and seating for up to nine passengers.
Unlike traditional on-demand transit services, reservations are not required. Riders can board at designated fixed stops and use Via Transportation's Citymapper mobile application to view real-time schedules and purchase fares.
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City officials say the Irving Connector was created to provide reliable transportation options for residents affected by the recent DART service changes while enhancing connectivity throughout Irving and Las Colinas.
Public transportation service for routes 225 and 255 begin June 10 with the first two weeks FREE through June 24, 2026.
- Operates Daily
- No Reservations Required, Fixed-Stop Boarding
- Large Vans with Wheelchair-Secured Space and Seating for up to Nine Passengers
Reservations will NOT be required. Riders will be able to use Via Transportation’s Citymapper mobile application to view real-time schedules and purchase tickets.
Connector Routes 225 and 255
- Service Begins June 10
- Operates from 5 a.m. to Midnight
- $1.50 per ticket. Tickets are valid for two hours after activation.
- Purchase Tickets Using Via Transportation’s Citymapper Mobile App or Exact Cash/Change
- Follows Prior Nursery Road and Story Road DART Routes
The Loop at Las Colinas
- Service Begins July 6
- Operates from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Free Rides
- Will follow a figure-eight loop around Las Colinas Boulevard and Lake Carolyn Parkway with through access at O’Connor Road and Promenade Parkway
