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, 3 of whom are full time, and 1 is part time. 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:

Car Transportation Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM

  • All trip charges will be charged at a flat rate of $1.25 per mile round trip after the 10 mile free zone. Example: 30 mile round trip= 10 billable miles to the resident at $1.25/mile = $12.50.
  • Trips within the 10 mile free zone will be free to the resident.
  • Each destination outside of the 10 mile free zone also has a fee, on top of the mileage rate.

Car Transportation Monday to Friday, 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

There is No evening and No weekend transportaion

  • Transportation service will be available with five business days notice to the Customer Service desk. A $30 fee, plus mileage (in accordance with the terms above) will apply.
  • 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.

Scheduling

Transportation requests are taken at the Customer Service Desk from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday  - Friday, except holidays. Requests are processed on a first come first served basis. Please provide at least 3 days notice of scheduled transportation.

Bus Transportation

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

  • FVB buses are available for groups of 5 or more.
  • Transportation is regularly scheduled for shopping, activities, and special events.
  • Availability will be determined by the Hospitality Manager.