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Seminole County approves Scout micro‑transit fares with steep discounts for seniors, students and low‑income riders
Summary
The Board unanimously approved a zone‑based Scout micro‑transit fare structure: same‑zone $4, one‑zone $7, two‑zone $10, three‑zone $14, with app‑booking and income/senior discounts and an AccessPlus fare of $1; staff will add fares to the app and enroll eligible riders ahead of launch.
The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a Scout micro‑transit fare and discount structure on Aug. 26, adopting a zone‑based pricing model and targeted discounts for seniors, students, low‑income riders and AccessPlus cardholders.
Assistant County Manager Christian Swenson presented the proposal, describing a five‑zone structure tied to local water bodies and major roads, integration points with SunRail and a series of discounts staff designed to preserve access for riders who depend on public transit. "We're proposing a cash fare system," Swenson said. "A same‑zone ticket is $4, a one‑zone transfer $7, two‑zone $10, and a three‑zone transfer $14." He added that app booking discounts and income‑based discounts are stackable, and that SunRail trips would be capped at $2 to match the existing…
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