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Fort Mill business group proposes Freebee microtransit pilot, asks town for up to $200,000 in support
Summary
Fort Mill Economic Partners presented a one-year microtransit pilot using vendor Freebee to connect Baxter Village, Kingsley and downtown Fort Mill; presenters asked the council for town support ahead of a county decision and a council member asked staff to place the item on the next agenda for a possible vote.
Fort Mill Economic Partners asked the Fort Mill Town Council to support a one-year microtransit pilot that would use Freebee-branded, electric, on‑demand vehicles to provide door‑to‑door trips among Baxter Village, Kingsley and downtown Fort Mill.
The pilot proposed by Mariah Price, Fort Mill Economic Partners executive, and David Buse, a board director and project liaison, would run primarily Thursday through Sunday and use three vehicles. Price said the pilot’s budget is $407,000 for the year and that the group expects roughly a $200,000 contribution from the town, plus additional commitments from businesses and the county. Riders…
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