VoTran to Host Public Meetings on Proposed 2026 Service Changes

October 15, 2025

Volusia County Transit Services Division will hold a series of public meetings to gather feedback on proposed service changes to Votran bus routes, scheduled to take effect in early 2026.

Proposed Changes

East Volusia

• Route 1: This route would be eliminated. Service north of Granada Boulevard would be replaced by VoRide, and service along State Road A1A between International Speedway
• Boulevard and Granada Boulevard would be provided by Route 19.
• Route 3: The “A,” “B,” and “C” branches would be eliminated. All trips would operate between the Transfer Plaza and Thompson Creek Superstop, near the intersection of Granada
• Boulevard and U.S. 1. VoRide would replace service north of Granada.
• Route 10: Outbound trips would depart the Transfer Plaza at :35 past the hour. All timepoints would be adjusted by five minutes. Inbound trips would remain unchanged.
• Route 15: Off-peak service would be reduced to hourly departures from the Transfer Plaza, operating on the hour. Peak-hour service (6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 7 p.m.) would continue every 30 minutes.
• Route 17: The “A” branch, which serves Ponce Inlet, would be eliminated and replaced with ondemand service. All remaining trips would follow the “B” branch and be known as Route 17.
• Route 19: Service would increase to run every 30 minutes.
• NSB Flex Service: This service would be converted to VoRide, operating from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Night Service: Night service on Routes 3, 4, 10, 11 and 15 would be replaced by VoRide. A new Route 70 would operate from 7 p.m. to midnight, replacing service on Routes 1 and 17.
• Holiday Service: Service would not operate on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day.

• Route 30: Service would run from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
• Saturdays. Saturday service would not include Spring Garden Avenue or Plymouth Avenue.
• Route 31: Saturday service would be reduced to operate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Route 33: Service between Market Place and the DeBary SunRail Station would be eliminated.
• Alternate service would be available via Route 31 or VoRide.
• Route 34: This route would be eliminated. Riders could use Route 30 or VoRide as alternatives.
• DeLand SunRail Circulator: This route would be eliminated. VoRide would provide service to the DeLand SunRail Station, with the option to pre-book trips.

Public Meeting Schedule

All meetings will follow an open house format, allowing attendees to arrive at any time. Staff will be available to explain the proposed changes and take comments from riders.

• Monday, Oct. 20: 9 to 11 a.m. at the VoTran Office, 950 Big Tree Road, South Daytona (accessible via Route 7).
• Tuesday, Oct. 21: 5 to 7 p.m. virtual meeting.
•    Join link : https://tinyurl.com/VoTran-Public-Meeting
•    Meeting ID: 271 766 238 325 6
•    Passcode: Hs7iV653
• Wednesday, Oct. 22: 9 a.m. to noon at Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway (accessible via Routes 1 and 7).
• Thursday, Oct. 23: 4 to 7 p.m. at Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St. (accessiblevia Route 19).
• Monday, Oct. 27: Staff will be available at the Transfer Plaza from 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. to answer rider questions.
• Wednesday, Oct. 29: 2 to 4 p.m. at New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway (accessible via VoTran Flex Service).
• Friday, Oct. 31: 9 to 11 a.m. at DeBary Public Library (accessible via Route 31 or VoRide).

Flyers will be available on all buses detailing the proposed route and schedule changes. Comment forms will also be available. Votran staff will conduct outreach on affected routes to provide assistance with rider questions. Written comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. Oct. 30.

Votran continuously evaluates operations, implements route and schedule adjustments to optimize service, and encourages current and prospective riders to provide feedback. For more information, call 386-761-7700, visit votran.org, or use the myStop mobile app.