FVB Transportation

 

FVB maintains a fleet of 6 vehicles that it leases/owns. The fleet consists of:

  • A 2023 Chevy Starcraft bus - 14 passengers plus 2 wheelchairs
  • A 2018 Ford Connect Van carrying 3 people plus a wheelchair or 5 people with no wheelchair
  • A 2017 Ford Transit carrying 3 passengers plus a wheelchair
  • A 2021 Lincoln Nautilus
  • A Ford 10-passenger bus plus 2 wheelchairs
  • An International 24 passenger bus
  • A 2024 Kia Carnival - 6 passengers

To drive these vehicles, FVB has on its staff, 4 drivers, 2 of whom are full time, 1 is part time, and 1 is Per Diem. 2 of the 4 hold CDL licenses, which permit them to drive any of the vehicles.

When a ride has been prearranged by a resident, FVB will provide round-trip transportation to anywhere within a 10 mile radius of FVB at no charge to the resident. The fee schedule for FVB provided-transportation otherwise is as follows:

Transportation - (Availability will be determined by the Transportation Manager)

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

  • Trips within the 10-mile free zone (10 out and 10 back) will be no-charge to the resident.
  • Trips greater than 10 miles now include a service fee associated to the destination zone as indicated on the Fee Schedule.
  • All trip charges will be charged at a flat rate of $1.50 per mile round trip after the 10 mile no-charge zone.
  • Example: 25-mile trip round trip to Paoli= $5 fee +5 billable miles to the resident at $1.50  per mile ($7.50)= $12.50 service fee. Fees can vary depending on actual mileage. Ride shares will be split.
  • Parking and toll-charges if applicable are in addition to the per mile rate and will be billed after the trip.

Destinations: See Fee Schedule (click or tap here) for Fees associated with ZONE destinations.

Appointments requiring the driver to wait at the appointment for longer than one hour will be assessed a wait charge of $20.00 per hour, charged in 15-minute increments.

 Cancellations within 24 hours of scheduled appointment will result in a $25.00 Fee.

Scheduling

  • Transportation requests are taken at the Customer Service Desk from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday  - Friday, except holidays. Requests that can be accomodated are processed on a first come first served basis, with 5 business days advance notice.
  • Requests must include the following information:
  1. Name
  2. Condo Number
  3. Appointment Date & Time
  4. Destination with Address and Phone Number
  5. Expected duration of appointment
  6. Companion needed
  7. Special Instructions
  • Appointments should be scheduled so that the conclusion and return trip can be accomplished if possible by 4:00 PM.
  • If your medical situation is complex, you may need to utilize a medical transportation company and/or a companion escort.

Bus Transportation

Transportation provided by the Freedom Village buses will be FREE OF CHARGE for routine scheduled transportation during regular business hours.

  • Our buses are available for groups of 5 or more.
  • Transportation is regularly scheduled for shopping, activities, and special events.