SunRail riders would have some of the cheapest rates as the Seminole County Commission approved proposed rates for an Uber-like service that will replace much of the LYNX bus routes.
Starting Oct. 15, Scout, powered by Freebee, will launch in five different zones in Seminole County as a replacement for “non-productive” fixed-route LYNX bus routes in the county. And those catching a ride to a SunRail station would have fares capped at just $2.
“I know we’re all excited about … opening the aspect of people getting to SunRail, the first and last mile,” said Seminole County Commissioner Bob Dallari. “And so this is going to be a huge asset for us when it comes to SunRail. And that’s another piece of this that’s exciting, where with LYNX, we couldn’t do that.”
In May, the county chose Freebee as its “micro-transit” vendor; the Seminole County service will officially be called Scout, powered by Freebee. The idea is that residents will be able to download the Ride Freebee app and, starting in October, book an Uber-like, on-demand ride that goes door-to-door, picking up other passengers along the way. (Check here to download the app for Android devices; check here to download the app for Apple)
The county will be split into five zones, and trips within a zone will have a base fare of $4. Crossing into a second zone would be an upcharge to $7, and it would cost $10 to go across a third zone. The max rate would be $14 to go anywhere in the county. There’s also a $1 surcharge if you’re taking a trip during rush hour in the morning or afternoon…