The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to transportation options available for residents and businesses in the FPRA area.
Freebee, the innovative on-demand transportation service, is expanding its free service to provide greater accessibility and convenience to the Fort Pierce community.
This service expansion aims to support the economic activity of nearby businesses and improve residents’ mobility within the FPRA area.
Key service features include:
Free rides: Passengers can enjoy free transportation within the designated service area, making it easier and more affordable to travel around the community.
Extended hours: Service hours have been expanded to ensure accessibility during peak times and late into the evening, catering to the diverse needs of residents and businesses alike.
Geofence boundary: The service operates within a carefully mapped geofence boundary, covering essential locations within the FPRA area.
By expanding service hours and offering complimentary rides, the FPRA aims to foster greater mobility and support local businesses by connecting residents to essential destinations more conveniently than ever.
The expansion now includes all of the FPRA, as well as US 1 from Taylor Creek to Heathcote Botanical Gardens and Okeechobee Road west to Jenkins Road, Lincoln Park West to 33rd Street, and north to Avenue Q.
New extended hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
On-demand transportation service can be accessed through the Freebee mobile app, available for download on Android and iOS platforms.
Users simply enter their pickup and drop-off locations within the geofenced area to request a ride.
For those without a smartphone or requiring additional accessibility accommodations, call 855-918-3733.
The FPRA will continue to monitor ridership numbers and make adjustments to boundaries and schedules as needed to better serve the community.
For more information, visit the city’s website at https://cityoffortpierce.com/1066/Freebee.
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