The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority has added two DART on Demand zones, one near the River Bend Neighborhood and the other covering Jordan Creek Town Center. The new services began on Sunday and offer rides that can be scheduled in real time or in advance. Trips must take place in a designated zone and may be shared with other riders. DART on Demand uses a smartphone app and smaller buses to provide service. Rides can be scheduled through an online portal or by calling 515-283-8100. Rides are $1.75. Customers who qualify for half fare and children ages 6-10 can ride for 75 cents. DART on Demand in the River Bend Neighborhood will run weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In the Jordan Creek area, DART on Demand will operate from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Erin Hockman, chief external affairs officer for DART, said the River Bend service “will support a pocket of our community … that can greatly benefit from this low-cost transportation service.” DART on Demand River Bend is funded in partnership with the Principal Foundation, Mid-Iowa Health Foundation, the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and the Iowa Department of Transportation. According to a news release, DART also made route and schedule changes for Local Routes 52 and 72, Local Routes 3 and 74, and Express Routes 92, 95 and 96.