Jacksonville, Fl — The new fare structure adopted for Connexion Plus begins today and for the remainder of the 2026 fiscal year (September 30).
The on-demand, door-to-door ride service for the disabled will cost $10 for the first 12 miles and $2.50 per mile thereafter without limit to the number of monthly trips.
While it’s higher than the current rate, it’s less than what JTA originally proposed.
The original proposal was $10.00 for the first 8 miles and $3.50 per mile thereafter.
JTA says the total cost of Connexion Plus was $2.8 million in Fiscal Year 2022. Last year, Connexion Plus cost $6.3 million, an increase of 124%. Costs are projected to top $8 million in 2026.
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