For many Volusia County residents getting to work is not as simple as getting in a car and driving to work. For various reasons, many people must find alternative transportation to arrive at work. Volusia County’s Public Transit System (VOTRAN) offers a variety of alternatives.

These services includes:
• Regular Route Service
• Gold (Para-transit) Service
• A1A Beachside Trolley
• Commuter Assistance Programs

Commuter Assistance Program
To assist Volusia County residents with their daily commute whether that trip is within Volusia County or requires traveling to a neighboring county VOTRAN has introduced 4 new programs to benefit employees and employers.

• Volusia/Orlando I-4 Express
• Park and Ride Lots
• Ride Share Matching
• Van Pooling

In addition to the ability to use the various services provided by Volusia County’s Public Transportation System to get to work, employees and employers can benefit financially. According to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine, “Rarely does an employee benefit save both the employee and employer money. But through a great twist of the tax code, you may be able to commute with tax free dollars, and save your boss tax dollars, too.”

The Transit Commuter Benefits program allows employers or employees to pay for commuting costs up to $100.00 per month with pre-tax dollars. The benefit allows both employers and employees to save money.

For information or to schedule a presentation call VOTRAN Commuter Assistance at (386) 761-7433 ext. 149 or visit VOTRAN online at www.votran.org.

Regular Route Service
Regular Route Service includes the greater Daytona Beach area, Southeast Volusia, West Volusia, Southeast connectors and an East/West connector. Bus fares for a single cash fare on regular route service range from $1.00 for an adult to 50 cents for senior citizens (65 and older), youth (6 – 17 years of age) or persons with disabilities.

VOTRAN Gold Service
This service is available to persons with disabilities or the elderly who cannot transport themselves or use regular route service. This service is available throughout Volusia County for those who meet the eligibility requirements. For information in the Daytona Beach area call (386) 322-5100, in West Volusia call (386) 943-7050 and in Southeast Volusia call (386) 424-6810. The cost of this service is $2.00 one way, with exact change required.

A1A Beachside Trolley
The Beachside Trolley offers a unique means of transportation from mid-January through Labor Day on Atlantic Avenue from Granada Boulevard to Dunlawton Avenue. For information on this service call (386) 761-7700.

There are various alternatives to get from here to there (work) and save money. The Volusia County’s Public Transit System offers a wide variety of services and programs. Visit VOTRAN online at www.votran.org to view additional information: Bus fares and value passes, current job listings, night service alternatives and VOTRAN’s 13th Annual Holiday Light Tour.