SCT On-Demand rides on the South Fork

It runs alongside Suffolk County Transit fixed routes and covers two zones on the South Fork. The Southampton zone includes Southampton, North Sea, North Haven and Sag Harbor. The East Hampton zone includes East Hampton, Springs, Amagansett and Montauk. SCT lists a fare identical to the regular bus system, and it runs 365 days a year including holidays. It is the closest thing to a local taxi at bus prices.

How to book

1. Download the Suffolk Transit On-Demand app from the App Store or Google Play and make an account.
2. Enter your pickup and drop-off addresses and choose a ride option.
3. Meet the vehicle where the app says. It may be a short walk from the address you gave.
4. No smartphone? Call (631) 818-2982.

Fares and transfers

The base fare is the standard SCT fare of $2.25. Boarding a fixed-route bus and then transferring to On-Demand adds $0.25 and requires a transfer ticket from the driver. Read the details on SCT's On-Demand page before you rely on a transfer.

Where it fits

On-Demand matters for the towns that have no train or Jitney stop of their own. Springs is the clearest case, and Sag Harbor and Montauk are covered in their zones. Water Mill, Wainscott and Sagaponack are not on SCT's list of named communities, so call or check the map before assuming a pickup.