SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Commuters who ride Seminole County’s SCOUT transit service during peak travel times will soon pay more.
Seminole County commissioners have approved an increase in rush-hour fares, raising the cost from $1 to $2.50 during weekday peak periods.
The higher fare will apply between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
However, riders using SCOUT to connect with SunRail will continue to receive a discounted fare. Those trips will now be capped at $1, even during peak hours.
The fare increase only applies to riders paying the regular, non-discounted fare who are not traveling to a SunRail station.
County officials say the changes are designed to adjust peak-hour pricing while continuing to encourage connections to the regional rail system.
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