Burlington Launches New On-Demand Microtransit Service, The Link

Burlington's newest transportation option, The Link, hit the streets Monday, giving residents free, on-demand rides across town and into three neighboring communities under a new microtransit pilot announced through the town's News Flash service.

TOWN HALL

The town announced Monday that The Link, a new on-demand transit service, has officially launched in Burlington, according to a Town Hall News Flash notice. The regional shuttle service is also drawing coverage from other outlets, detailed further below.

Separately, Burlington's Health Department posted new guidance for residents on kratom, the herbal supplement that has drawn increasing scrutiny from public health officials nationwide, according to a News Flash advisory posted Monday afternoon.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"Free, On-Demand Microtransit System Coming To Woburn, Burlington, Reading, Wakefield": The new shuttle service divides coverage into two zones, Woburn-Burlington and Reading-Wakefield, a launch a story the town's News Flash also covered today. (according to Burlington Patch reporter Chris Rhatigan) (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/burlington)

"MA State Primary 2026 Voter Guide: Races, Poll Times, How To Vote": The guide previews Tuesday's statewide primary, including a closely watched U.S. Senate Democratic contest between Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton, according to Patch reporter Scott Souza. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/burlington)

"🌱 Patch AM: How Burlington police hope to prevent the next serious e-bike crash": The Patch AM digest highlights local police efforts aimed at improving e-bike safety following a serious crash in town, per the Patch AM Team. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/burlington)

"Lexington, Massachusetts Woman Among Thousands Missing After Nepal Flash Flood: 'It's Unbearable'": A Lexington woman is reportedly among thousands still unaccounted for after severe flash flooding in Nepal, according to a CBS Boston report distributed via Burlington Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/burlington)

COMING UP

Voters head to the polls Tuesday, Sept. 1, for the Massachusetts state primary, with voting at Burlington High School; the town's Board of Appeals also meets that day. On Wednesday, Sept. 2, the Council on Aging and the Board of Appeals both hold meetings. Burlington Public Schools observes Labor Day with no classes on Monday, Sept. 7, and the School Committee meets Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m., with another session set for Sept. 22.

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.