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Wellington to add third Freebee vehicle after ridership surge among seniors
Village Council of Wellington · November 10, 2025
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Summary
Council reviewed the Freebee on‑demand senior transportation program and staff asked to add a third vehicle (≈$105,228) to reduce wait times after ridership rose; program reported high satisfaction and increased senior participation.
Staff presented performance data for Freebee, Wellington’s on‑demand senior transportation service that replaced the prior STAR program, and recommended a third vehicle to reduce wait times and expand capacity.
Freebee launched in May 2024 and expanded access compared with the STAR program by moving to an on‑demand model. Staff said the program…
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