In anticipation of Hurricane Milton, some counties are offering free rides and shuttle services to area shelters.
This list will be updated.
Hurricane Milton: Shelters open up across the area ahead of Hurricane Milton
Hillsborough
- HART service will be fare-free starting Monday at 3 p.m.
Hernando
- Anyone needing transportation to a shelter location that has a pet can call the Hernando County Public Information Center (PIC) at (352) 754-4083 to arrange pickup.
Pasco
- GoPasco is offering free rides to Pasco shelters until weather conditions deteriorate.
Pinellas
- The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) will be fare-free on all services, including PSTA's paratransit service, PSTA Access, starting on Monday, Oct. 7, to assist with evacuation services.
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