Next month, Citrus Connection will start its micro-transit Squeeze shuttle service in Bartow — the third city in Polk County to offer the micro-transit option for visitors.
“Bartow sees thousands of commuters entering the city daily for government and private sector jobs,” a City of Bartow newsletter said on Tuesday. “The Squeeze will provide fast, fun and free shuttle service through the downtown and historic areas, reducing traffic and parking concerns.”
The eight-passenger golf cart service will be free to riders and is set for its debut in Bartow on Aug. 5, the newsletter said. The service will run from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The service is sponsored by Bartow’s Community Redevelopment Agency. There is no cost to riders of the Squeeze shuttle.
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