DELAND, Fla. — Volusia County’s VoRide service is continuing to gain popularity and city officials are now looking to expand the service to the east side of the county. 

What You Need To Know

  • VoRide was introduced to Volusia County in December 2023

  • Since then, close to 6,000 registered user accounts have been created

  • People can request a ride in DeLand, DeBary, Deltona and Orange City

  • Volusia County is considering expanding VoRide service to the east side of the county

VoRide provides residents with a cost-effective, flexible, point-to-point transportation method, according to the county.

The service first started in DeLand in December 2023. The county expanded it to designated zones in DeBary, Deltona and Orange City in April.

The county initially started the transportation service to replace or reduce certain fixed bus routes with low ridership numbers.

So far, the VoRide app has close to 6,000 registered user accounts, with over 26,000 trips for service since it launched 6 months ago.

Users can start and end their trips within the designated service zone outlined in the VoRide app. If riders need to travel outside the service zone, VoRide will connect customers with Votran buses.

The standard fare will start at $2 per ride per person. Discounts are available for people 65 years of age or older and the disabled. Children under seven years old ride for free.

Rides involve multiple pickups and drop-offs to optimize efficiency, the county stated, while maintaining low fares.

The transportation service operates from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays. VoRide does not operate on Sundays or holidays. 

The county uses federal and state grants, general fund allocations and rider fare to pay for the service.