Meet FRAN, a ten-vehicle fleet of all-electric micro-transit vehicles transporting residents and visitors around Anaheim’s Center City for free!
How Does FRAN work?
It couldn’t be simpler to get a ride! Using the A-Way WeGo mobile app (available in the App Store or Google Play), you can request a car. If you happen to be downtown already, you can scan the QR codes on physical signs or hop on by hailing a car.
FRAN is complimentary, but I strongly believe that tipping makes you a good neighbor.
FRAN Locations
FRAN covers a five-mile radius of Anaheim’s vibrant Packing District and Center City. Hopping around Center City for the day? Take FRAN to explore these locations.
- The Center St. Circle (Anaheim ICE / Harbor Lofts / Wells Fargo)
- Center Street Promenade (GOOD FOOD / St. Joseph’s Disney Travel / MiX)
- Carnegie Plaza (Ctr St / Anaheim West Tower / MUZEO)
- Post Office at Broadway
- Kraemer Building (Kraemer Building / Community Center)
- Anaheim City Hall (City Hall / River Arena)
- Packing District & Farmer’s Park
- MAKE
- Pearson Park
- Villains Brewing Co.
- Founder’s Park
- Washington Park
- Citrus Park
- Colony Park
- Towne Center Shops
- Central Library
- Colony Wine
- Little People’s Park
Where to take FRAN?
There is so much happening in Downtown Anaheim, and so many places FRAN can take you. The historic citrus packing plant turned food hall at the Packing House is a stylish must for any foodie.
Photo Credit: JMArnesonPhotography
Anaheim’s craft beer scene is thriving, and stops like Unsung Brewing Co. at the MAKE Building make it clear why.
Center Street is one of my places in town. Grab a sandwich at Windsor Brown’s or coffee from Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe. If you’re looking for more geek-friendly activities in town, check out my Geek’s Guide to Anaheim.
Riding FRAN with Kids
FRAN is a great option for the whole family. However, there are some considerations for transporting kids.
- Children must be 14 years old to ride without an adult.
- Booster seats are available for children over 40 pounds.
- There are not infant seats available.
Who was Fran?
The transportation system was aptly named for its acronym, but also for a person of significance in Anaheim. Fran vehicles are decked out in bright orange with the silhouette of Francisca Avila Rimpau.
Francisca, daughter of Francisco Avila, was the mayor of Pueblo de Los Angeles before California gained statehood. She married German immigrant Theodore Rimpau and the couple later moved to Anaheim.
Their family built a name for themselves as real estate developers, educators, and people of prominence in Anaheim. A sheep farmer in today’s Fullerton area, the Rimpau family achieved great prosperity and high social standing thanks to their community involvement.
Each of the FRAN vehicles bears the name of one of Francisca’s daughters or granddaughters.
FRAN brings convenience to a blossoming section of town that is ideal for travelers and residents alike.
For more information about FRAN, you can check out RideFRAN.com.
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