Sunnyvale residents may soon have a new ride-share option that costs less than an Uber and is more convenient than existing public transit. After overwhelming support from residents, the Sunnyvale City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to apply for grants and partner with Silicon Valley Hopper (SV Hopper) — a ride-share service that operates for less than five dollars per ride in Cupertino and Santa Clara. Several councilmembers voiced concerns about funding the program, but they recognized that disadvantaged residents have fewer transit options. The city will apply for two grants. The first is an Environmental Protection Agency grant, which could…
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