Let’s Squeeze In

Get ready for the new mico-transit service that has already squeezed its way into downtown Lakeland.

Eight-Passenger Golf Cart Shuttle

Citrus Connection, which provides public transit in Polk County, has brought their micro-transit service “The Squeeze” to Lakeland. Starting November 29th, the service will be supplying 8-person golf carts with access to various spots downtown throughout a one-year pilot program. The service aims to add certainty and consistency to downtown transportation in Lakeland. With efforts towards easing constraints of downtown parking, Citrus Connection wants to give you easier access to Lakeland’s various amenities.

Starting at 11 am and ending at 1 pm Monday through Friday, The Squeeze’s route will run north on Kentucky Avenue, east on East Main Street, South on Tennessee Avenue, and East on Lake Morton Drive during lunchtime. The Squeeze will also run around Florida Southern College, RP Funding Center, The Joinery, and downtown from 3 pm until 10:30 pm on Fridays and 4 pm to midnight on Saturdays.

To use the service, all you need is a phone, which will give you the ability to scan a custom QR code, allowing you to pay across payment platforms such as Venmo and Cashapp. Day fare will cost $2, weekly passes will cost $3, and monthly passes will cost $9. You can also use the Citrus Connection app to pay your fare, along with finding information regarding routes.