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County council approves Votran service redesign to save costs and expand on-demand rides; one member objects
Summary
Volusia County Council approved changes to Votran service that shift some low-ridership fixed routes to on-demand shared rides and expand VORide/VoteRide coverage. The changes passed 5-1 amid a lone council objection that the county is competing with private ride services.
Volusia County Council approved changes to Votran service intended to improve efficiency and reduce cost, including expansion of on-demand shared-ride options in lower-ridership areas.
Bobby King, Votran's transit services director, outlined the plan and told the council the service adjustments have already produced notable ridership increases in areas served by the pilot on-demand system. The county estimates the program reduces the need to replace several…
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