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Freebee expansion drives large ridership jump; agency weighs 18+ rule, zone limits to curb joyriding
Summary
Freebee officials told the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency that after expanding to seven days a week the service saw a dramatic ridership increase (5,100 rides in July; a 358% year‑over‑year jump) and proposed an 18+ age restriction plus inner/outer zones to reduce joyriding and lower wait times.
Chris Walker, regional manager for Freebee, told the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency on Aug. 13 that the service’s June expansion to seven days a week and a larger service area produced a surge in riders.
“In the first month post expansion, which was July, we transported over 5,100 passengers, and that’s a 358% increase year over year,” Walker said, noting August was tracking toward roughly 5,800 rides before the peak season.
The increase prompted operational recommendations designed to prioritize trips to commercial destinations and reduce what the company called…
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