Fort Pierce - Friday March 3, 2023: There will soon be a new, eco-friendly way to get around Ft. Pierce. It's called ‘Freebee’, a free, on-demand, 100% electric transportation service.
Freebee is an electric vehicle sedan. A driver will pick up passengers at their doorsteps and drive them safely to the destination of choice within the service area.
The current service area encompasses downtown Fort Pierce and stretches across the bridge to the north end of the island on the beachside. It includes notable destinations like the Sunrise Theatre, St. Lucie County Aquarium, and Jetty Park.
Freebee’s on-demand service will be available in Ft. Pierce four days a week from Thursday through Sunday.
SERVICE HOURS:
- Thursdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The City of Ft. Pierce is providing the service in partnership with the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency. A ribbon cutting ceremony launching Freebee will be held at River Walk on Thursday March 9th at 11 a.m.
"We are dedicated to solving some of the most challenging problems for communities’, which includes getting people to leave their personal vehicles at home and providing convenient options for people to get where they need to go,” said Freebee Managing Partner Jason Spiegel. “We are excited to partner with the City of Fort Pierce and share the city’s vision in providing innovative transportation solutions.”
Game Changer
The highly anticipated service is expected to be a game changer for the City of Fort Pierce. It's expected to be a huge economic development driver for the local business community, while filling mobility gaps, easing traffic congestion, and stress on parking demands.
A review of similar services in other municipalities has shown that the service increased economic development, helped decrease traffic congestion, provided equitable transportation for many, and reduced carbon emissions through the use of 100% battery-powered vehicles.
How to book a ride with Freebee:
• Download the Ride Freebee mobile app on the App Store or Google Play. Users in need of accessibility accommodations or who do not have a smartphone can call (855) 918-3733 to request a ride.
• Request a pickup at your location and select a destination from an array of interesting places to explore on the Freebee app or enter the address of their desired location.
• Enjoy the FREE ride!
About Freebee: Freebee operates a fleet of more than 125 electric vehicles in over thirty municipalities and campuses in the state of Florida as well as in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Freebee’s unique platform is transforming the way people experience their communities by inspiring local mobility and seamlessly connecting them with their destinations by way of fully electric vehicles.
