The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution on September 27, 2022 making all MCAT routes FARE FREE. Fare Free service began on November 1, 2022 and will continue for an 18-month period. The Fare Free service includes the Longboat Key Shuttle, the Port Manatee ConneXion Shuttle, the Skyway ConneXion and all other fixed routes. In addition, MCAT Handy Bus service will also be fare free. MCAT will be re-evaluating the fare free program in early 2024 when a decision will need to be made by the Board of County Commissioners whether to continue the program. MCAT buses will continue to collect the adopted SCAT fares when its Route 99 buses are located in Sarasota County. At this time, MCAT has not come to an agreement with SCAT so SCAT buses on Route 99 in Manatee County will continue to collect fares. If additional information is needed, please contact the MCAT Rider Information Line at (941) 749-7116.