A transportation system (100) is disclosed, which is based on multiple pods (110) without any prime mover and has multiple main tracks (102) having flexible actuators that engage with the pods (110) and move the pods along the main tracks. The pods (110) can be transported by last-mile vehicles to provide a seamless connection between commuters' origin and destination without any alterations. The transportation system includes a station (150) with a steering belt (104), an accelerator / decelerator path (106), and steering blocks (114), at which the pods (110) can be transferred between the main tracks (102) and last-mile vehicles.