Erie, Pennsylvania is a city located in Northwestern Pennsylvania. It has a population of 98,593 people according to the US Census Bureau. Despite its relatively small population, Erie boasts an impressive public transportation system. The local public transit authority is the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA) and operates a fleet of buses that provide service throughout the city and surrounding area. EMTA also operates an extensive paratransit system for disabled passengers. The buses offer both regular routes as well as express routes that connect to suburban areas. Additionally, there is a community connector bus program which provides free service to various destinations in the county. There are also several taxi services available within the city limits as well as private car services like Uber and Lyft. All these options make it easy for residents of Erie to get around town with ease and convenience.