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Frequently Asked Questions


We do not provide any drivers nor do we provide rides to work. We provide information and resources about transportation options so commuters can make informed decisions about getting to work.


We provide information and resources about transportation options so commuters can make informed decisions about getting to work. We do not provide any drivers nor do we provide rides to work.


We do not collect money or oversee any financial transactions between commuters sharing a ride to work.


No, we do not charge for our commuter services and employer consulting services. Commute Connector is a program sponsored by the Florida Department of Transportation. We are funded through the state’s Commuter Assistance Program grant.


We work with employers in 12 counties in Southwestern Florida. Some of our top employer partners include the Sarasota County School Board, LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, and many others.



Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office in writing at Florida Department of Transportation, ATTN: Commute Connector, 801 N Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830 or by phone at (866) 585-RIDE (7433).