- May 19, 2024
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Volusia County is looking to increase its Votran fares, a lengthy federally required process to which the Volusia County Council gave its unanimous approval to move forward at its meeting on Tuesday, May 7.
The small increases in fares — ranging from 15 cents to $4, based on fare type — is estimated to generate a total revenue of over $2.9 million, up from the almost $2.53 million generated from the current rates. Though staff could have brought before the council a proposal that would double the current fares, Bobbie King, county director of Transit Services, said it’s frowned upon to increase fares dramatically.
“We have to follow some rules about keeping it equitable,” King said.
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