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County reports 35,000-plus Freebee riders in six months; commissioners favor renewal and possible Islamorada partnership
Summary
Monroe County and contractor Freebee reported more than 35,000 rides in six months of operation, with a per‑ride county cost below comparable programs. Commissioners directed staff to renew the contract for another year and explore a partnership to extend service to Islamorada, with staff to return with budget/configuration options.
Monroe County staff told commissioners on Wednesday the county’s on‑demand transit pilot, operated by Freebee under a contract that began in July and formally launched in August, logged more than 35,000 passenger trips through the end of 2024 and that about 85 percent of riders are local residents.
Richard Valle, county transit lead, said the service currently runs six vehicles seven days a week with a per‑ride county cost of about $8.52 under the current cost‑sharing arrangement; staff compared that cost favorably to…
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