Monroe County’s Freebee transportation service between Stock Island and Key West began as a pilot project to provide an alternative mode of transportation to encourage ride sharing. The County charged $2/ride to reduce taxpayer cost. With the recent cost cutting in the County, the service is being discontinued.  Click here for story.

At the June 12 Village Council meeting, the Council voted to retain Freebee service in Islamorada at taxpayer’s expense until June 30, 2026, when the Village planned to have Monroe County take over the operation and cost of the service, saving Islamorada taxpayers $276,700 after receiving an FDOT grant for 50% of the cost.