University of Florida students rallied Tuesday afternoon to demand better bus service, as Mayor Harvey Ward pushed for a $3 million city boost to the University of Florida’s RTS funding.
The city’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Regional Transit System (RTS) budget totals $26.7 million. UF’s contract, however, reflects a $2.9 million— or 23%— reduction from earlier this year, resulting in the loss of 12 bus routes that served students on and around campus.
“I would love to get $3 million back on the table so we can provide better transportation for students,” Ward said…