JTA Connections Plus Paratransit Service
Summary
Disability advocates and riders urged the council to maintain affordable paratransit services past the April deadline.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential increased operating costs for transit riders and the transit authority.
Disabled residents relying on specialized transit.
Riders facing potential cost increases.
Mentions & discussions (5)
FAO Select Committee — October 9, 2026
The committee discussed ongoing financial pressures on the Connexion and Connexion+ paratransit services, which continue to operate at a deficit.
City Council — April 14, 2026
Residents voiced concerns over recent JTA paratransit fare increases, noting that rising trip costs place a heavy burden on disabled community members.
Duval DOGE Special Committee — April 7, 2026
JTA addressed surging cost pressures in its premium Connexion Plus paratransit service by implementing a new distance-based fare structure and partnering with Uber for voucher-based long-distance trips. Meanwhile, base Connexion fares were reduced to encourage ridership shift.
City Council — February 10, 2026
Disability advocates and riders urged the council to maintain affordable paratransit services past the April deadline.
City Council — January 13, 2026
Disabled residents and advocates expressed deep concern over proposed fare hikes and structural changes to JTA's Connection Plus paratransit service, warning that increased costs and reduced service would threaten their independence and ability to get to work.
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