VoTran Riders: Route and Schedule Changes Coming Oct. 4

Volusia County transit riders should take note of their calendars this fall: several VoTran bus routes and schedules will change beginning Saturday, Oct. 4, and the transit system is also inviting the community to take part in a school-supplies donation drive in the meantime.

What's Changing

VoTran, Volusia County's public bus system, has announced that several of its transit services will see route and scheduling adjustments starting Oct. 4. While specific route-by-route details are being finalized and published by the county, riders who depend on VoTran for regular commuting, medical appointments, or school transportation should check their specific routes ahead of the change date to avoid any disruption to their regular travel plans.

Riders can find updated route information and schedules directly through VoTran's website or by contacting VoTran customer service ahead of the Oct. 4 changeover.

In the Meantime: 'Stuff the Bus'

Ahead of the schedule changes, VoTran is also inviting the community to participate in its "Stuff the Bus" initiative, a donation drive aimed at collecting school supplies for local students in need. The program gives Volusia County residents a hands-on way to support students heading into the school year while also drawing attention to VoTran's broader role connecting families, students, and workers across the county.

Specific drop-off locations and collection dates for the drive are being coordinated through VoTran directly, and residents interested in donating supplies are encouraged to reach out to the transit agency for details on how and where to contribute.

Why It Matters

Public transit changes tend to fly under the radar until they directly affect a rider's daily routine, but for the thousands of Volusia County residents who rely on VoTran to get to work, school, or medical appointments, even small schedule adjustments can have an outsized impact. Riders are encouraged to plan ahead and confirm their specific route's status before Oct. 4 arrives.

Volusia Voice will provide additional details on the specific route changes once VoTran finalizes and publishes the full list of adjustments.