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In 2022, the City of Cupertino and the City of Santa Clara were awarded approximately $8.5 million by the California State Transportation Agency to continue Cupertino's existing on-demand shuttle program and expand service into Santa Clara with a zero emissions fleet. After Council approval, Santa Clara entered into a Funding Agreement with Cupertino in September 2023 to support the shuttle program. Via is the selected shuttle operator with funding provided by Santa Clara, Cupertino, and the State of California.
The shuttle program, known as the Silicon Valley (SV) Hopper, offers a user-friendly rideshare service through a dedicated app, providing convenient transportation throughout Cupertino, the southern half of Santa Clara, and to specific destinations beyond the city limits (see Service Areas below).
SV Hopper is a unique transportation service that works similarly to Uber and Lyft. However, instead of providing a door-to-door service, SV Hopper takes you to a nearby designated stop. This stop is typically the closest street corner to your origin or destination. Individuals with disabilities can receive door-to-door service.
This program receives funding from:
The Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP), which is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that uses Cap-and-Trade revenues to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable transportation.
The Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) 40% Fund, which is a program funded by the Bay Area Air District and administered by the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). TFCA 40% supports projects that reduce emissions by funding alternative-fuel and trip-reduction project
