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THE FORT LAUDERDALE DDA AND FREEBEE LAUNCH FREE ON-DEMAND DOOR-TO-DOOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE PILOT


The low speed electric vehicle transportation provider is moving South Floridians with a fun, sustainable and free mobile application based Freebee soon to hit Downtown Fort Lauderdale


Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (March 8, 2019) – Freebee kicks off pilot program in Downtown Fort Lauderdale just in time for the special election, St. Patrick's Day Parade celebration and one of the most populated spring breaks anticipated for Fort Lauderdale in a long time.


The Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is partnering with Freebee—the on-demand door-to-door electric vehicle service—to implement a pilot program in Downtown Fort Lauderdale starting this month, in participation with the City of Fort Lauderdale.


On March 12th Freebee plans to provide Freebee service to support locals participating in the City of Fort Lauderdale Special Election. Voters can head to the polls, free of charge, in a Freebee vehicle to cast votes on the Police and Parks bonds that promise safety and more green space throughout Fort Lauderdale. The Fort Lauderdale pilot will start in mid-March and run three months into June—the first in Broward County! The Freebee service is already very successful in eight cities in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. “We know that mobility improvements will require solutions at all levels, in many forms, and with key partnerships,” said Jenni Morejon, President and CEO of the DDA. “Bringing Freebee to the urban core is one more way to help residents, workers and visitors move around Downtown Fort Lauderdale without a personal vehicle.” Maps and info regarding the Freebee mobile app are available online at www.ridefreebee.com and are being distributed to the business community, civic and other organizations throughout downtown and across Fort Lauderdale. “We appreciate the City’s support and shared enthusiasm as we kick this off,” concluded Morejon.


The service will initially run in a 2.2 square mile area of downtown and will also be inclusive of sections of Las Olas Blvd and Sistrunk Blvd as well as Flagler Village, Victoria Park, Beverly Heights and Tarpon River neighborhoods. “For the pilot program we really tried to focus on the Downtown core while including sections of key surrounding neighborhoods,” said Jason Spiegel, Freebee Founder. “We also developed a

radius map surrounding the Freebee perimeter map so residents and visitors can determine walk times from outside the initial Freebee perimeter area.”


“Being able to provide our downtown residents, workers and visitors with multiple options to get around our beautiful city is critical,” said Commissioner Steven Glassman of District 2, which covers the majority of the pilot area. “The Freebee pilot provides a free, on-demand mobility option for people living, working and enjoying our downtown,” concluded Glassman.


The Ride Freebee mobile app is a cutting-edge technology that has been fully operational since 2015. The Ride Freebee app is available in both the Apple Store and Google Play Store, for both iPhones and Android devices, and is accessible to anyone with either device. Four clicks of a button later, a rider can be connected with a driver instantly, without the need for a dispatch.


About Freebee

Freebee is changing the way people experience South Florida, physically moving the masses through FREE, electric transportation. Freebee provides first and last mile connectivity, helping communities get cars off the road transforming them into a place where you can live, work, and play without needing to own a personal vehicle. For more information, visit www.ridefreebee.com or email info@ridefreebee.com


About the Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is independent taxing district established by the Florida State Legislature in 1965. Led by a seven-member appointed board of directors, the Fort Lauderdale DDA has spearheaded legacy projects over the past fifty years to ensure Downtown is and remains the urban center of Broward County. Collaborating with public and private stakeholders, the DDA continues to serve as the agency responsible for coordinating and facilitating continued investment, community engagement, and consistent improvement in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. For more information, visit www.ddaftl.org or email dda@ddaftl.org.

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