FRAN Service to Continue Serving Anaheim Residents and Visitors

Service Updates and Hours Take Effect April 14 

Anaheim, CA – April 14, 2025 – The Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) released updated operating hours and stop locations for the micro-transit service, Free Rides Around the Neighborhood (FRAN), effective today. 

FRAN will operate Friday through Sunday from 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM in and around Center City Anaheim.  The updated service hours will better meet the needs of Anaheim businesses, residents and visitors during peak evening hours. 

“We are excited FRAN will continue to provide congestion relief and mobility options for residents and visitors to the downtown Anaheim area,” stated Diana Kotler, CEO of the Anaheim Transportation Network. “With the leadership of Councilmember Natalie Rubalcava, and partnership with local business leaders and the City of Anaheim, funding sources were identified to continue FRAN micro-transit service in the Center City area.”  

Launched in 2019 as a part of downtown Anaheim’s re-development efforts, FRAN’s purpose is to reduce traffic and parking congestion. Core funding for FRAN comes from local businesses who are mandated to participate in a transportation mitigation program as part of their development approvals. Historically, regional grants have subsidized FRAN operations, however many of those opportunities are no longer available. 

As part of the service updates, ATN has re-evaluated and refined the FRAN stop locations. By reducing the number of stops, the revised routes will concentrate on the core of Center City Anaheim, providing direct access to key dining, entertainment, and commercial areas. This improvement also maintains integration with other local transit options, including Anaheim Regional Transportation (ART) Bus routes, for a seamless transportation experience. 

For more information about FRAN, including schedules and service updates, please visit www.rideart.org or download the A-Way WeGo mobile app. 

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ATN provides public transit service to 9 million passengers annually in the greater Anaheim area. ATN’s fleet of nearly 100 electric and clean-fuel vehicles, play a critical role in connecting neighborhoods and employment centers in the greater Anaheim area to Amtrak, Metrolink, and OCTA routes.  

Media Contact: Melinda Andrade 

(949) 378-8174 / melinda@toddpriest.com