Broward County Transit Late Shift Connect Program

2023 NACo Achievement Award Winner

Broward County, Fla., FL

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About the Program

Category: Transportation (Best in Category)

Year: 2023

As Broward County’s population continues to grow, the need for safe, reliable, and economical transportation services that can accommodate all of its residents and visitors becomes more and more critical. Over the years, Broward County Transit (BCT) has expanded its regular bus and paratransit service to include additional options that cater to specific segments of the community, such as fixed-route for casual riders, limited-stop and Express buses for commuters, and the Rider’s Choice taxi option for ADA eligible paratransit customers. BCT recently launched a new transit service, Late Shift Connect, a program that subsidizes rides for late shift commuters who are not able to utilize BCT’s bus service during the late night or early morning hours when the fixed route buses are not in service. The program allows each eligible late shift employee to receive a payment card that is preloaded with five subsidized trips per week and redeemable for up to $15 per trip, after an initial $2 co-pay per trip. Riders can only use the fare card during the designated late-night hours between 11:00pm and 6:00am and must live and work in Broward County.