GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A shuttle service in Grand Rapids could face changes. “It's not as though The Rapid is a cash cow that can happily, you know, keep subsidizing the DASH,” Grand Rapids Mayor David LaGrand said. Future of Grand Rapids’ free DASH shuttle under reviewThe DASH underwent a rebranding in 2023. While the DASH is free for riders, it's currently funded by parking fees, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. and The Rapid. “It's a wonderful gift that Grand Rapids gives to its citizens,” Kohl said.