Ride Late in ’08
Whether you’re on your way to work, need a lift to your class or maybe you’re in hurry to get to an appointment, Bay Town Trolley now has you covered both coming and going. Ride Late in ’08 with Bay Town Trolley Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. The trolley continues to be your best option for smart, economical and stress-free transportation.
Bay Town Trolley Public Hearings
Do you have comments or concerns regarding Bay Town Trolley’s services? How do you feel about Saturday service? Do you think more trolleys should run in the summer months? Now is the time to let your trolley officials know. Throughout the month of November the trolley will hold three public hearings to explain upcoming plans for 2009 and your opinion matters. Also please participate in this quick questionnaire.
The hearings will be held at the West Florida Regional Planning office located at 651 W. 14th Street Suite E. Riders can access the meetings via trolley route 4(stops 6/27) and route 6 (stops 10/29).
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 at 9:30 AM
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008 at 5:30 PM
10th Annual Harvest Trolley
The holidays are right around the corner and Bay Town Trolley is preparing for its 10th Annual Harvest Trolley food drive, benefiting families in Bay County through the Salvation Army. We invite you to participate in our “Food for Fare” promotion where you can board the trolley for free in exchange for one canned good, November 1 – 24, 2008. Click here for more information on the food drive and a complete list of drop off locations.
Travel Training
Bay Town Trolley has teamed up with the Chautauqua Learn and Serve School to provide “personal ride guides” to those riders who aren’t confident riding the trolley. This one-on-one travel training is perfect for new residents, the elderly and riders with disabilities. To learn more contact Cynthia McCauley at (850) 785-5056.
Ride Guide Request
Are you’re a business owner that encourages your employees and customers to ride the trolley? Now you can request Bay Town Trolley ride guides online.
Year-to-Date Ridership Chart
See how far the trolley’s come along in 2008 by viewing the year to date ridership chart.
Download 2007-2008 Ridership Comparison Chart [PDF]
Drivers Wanted
Do you have what it takes to become a Bay Town Trolley driver? Find out more by calling 850-769-0557 or click here for additional information.
Annual Ridership
Check out Bay Town Trolley's rising ridership. [PDF]
Monthly Passes
Have errands to run? Are parking and traffic woes eating into your shopping time? Need to get from here to there, and back again? The Bay Town Trolley takes you there! Save time and money by purchasing monthly passes. No transfer fees, no re-boarding costs. Ride as much as you like, all month long. Enjoy unlimited Bay Town Trolley rides each month for only $20. Purchase passes from your Bay Town Trolley driver, or call (850) 769-0557. Monthly passes are great for commuters, students, families, and seniors!
Providing Service to the Panama City Area
The Bay Town Trolley provides more than just a fun, efficient and cost-effective way to travel. The Bay Town Trolley works with community partners to inform, assist and entertain Bay area citizens through these programs:
- Communities in Motion Day
- Harvest Trolley
- Participation in local parades
- Trolley Talk community newsletter
Our community partners include:
- Salvation Army
- Bay County Council on Aging
- People's First Insurance
- Downtown Improvement Board
- FSU Panama City
- Gulf Coast Community College
- Gulf Coast Women's Club
- Chamber of Commerce
- West Florida Commuter Assistance Program
- West Florida Regional Planning Council
If you know of other ways in which the Bay Town Trolley can assist our neighbors, please contact us!
Mission Statement
"To move the riders of Bay County with clean, safe, efficient and dependable transportation while enhancing the quality of life and meeting the growing needs of the community."
Fares
Going beyond the end of the line? When the trolley reaches the end of the route and turns around to start the route in the opposite direction, it has reached the end of the line - and your fare. Passengers who remain on board past the turnaround point will be required to pay an additional fare to ride back in the opposite direction.
Exact Change Only |
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Regular Fare: |
$1.25 |
Student Fare (with local ID), Senior Citizen (with Medicare card), Persons with Disabilities: |
$0.60 |
Children 5 years old and younger: |
FREE |
Day Pass: |
$3.00 |
Monthly Pass: |
$20.00 |
Present your Medicare card to board the Bay Town Trolley at half price!
There are no transfer fares.
Bay Town Trolley serves Bay County
Monday - Friday (6 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
(The last Trolley departs at 7:30p.m.)
Are you registered with Ride On?
If not, you may want to consider signing up to become eligible for a free ride home in the case of an emergency. Say you get sick at work, maybe your child got sent home early from school or perhaps you have to put in an extra hour or two at work, by registering with Ride On you'll always have a way home. Click here to sign-up or to find more information about Ride On's Commuter Services.
