A new fleet of electric vehicles by Freebee recently launched to help residents, workers, and visitors move more easily throughout Miami’s busiest districts
Miami’s urban core continued evolving this week as local leaders introduced an expanded electric vehicle fleet designed to improve mobility and connectivity throughout the region. The initiative, led by the Miami Downtown Development Authority in partnership with Freebee, added six new on-demand electric vehicles to help people travel more efficiently between key business, cultural, and waterfront destinations. For a rapidly growing region like Miami-Dade County—where transportation, public infrastructure, and accessibility remain central to South Florida regional governance—the program reflects broader efforts to modernize urban mobility while supporting economic activity and community awareness.
Expanding access through electric microtransit
Officials from the Miami Downtown Development Authority unveiled the new vehicles during a public launch event attended by local government leaders and program partners. The expansion built on the success of the earlier Freebee pilot program, which previously transported more than 40,000 riders throughout the area.
The additional vehicles were designed to strengthen connections between major employment centers, dining destinations, cultural institutions, and waterfront attractions. Riders can request trips through an on-demand system, creating a convenient option for short urban travel without relying on personal vehicles…