Hernando Reporter

Hernando County Public Library System recently issued the following announcement.

Hernando County Transit (TheBus) is excited to announce the implementation of Flamingo Fares, a new electronic payment system to simplify transit use for Hernando County riders. This new system allows riders to pay transit fares using a re-loadable smartcard or smartphone app (available on Google Play and Apple App stores), which can also be used on other participating transit agencies. Counties currently participating in Flamingo Fares: Hernando (TheBus), Hillsborough (HART/TECO Line Streetcar System), Pasco (PCPT) and Pinellas (PSTA/Jolley Trolley).

Riders can tap their Flamingo Fares smartcard or app on the reader placed on board transit vehicles and board with ease. Fares will automatically be capped at the daily or monthly rate, no matter how much you ride, providing a savings to the rider. Riders can register, check their balance, reload their cards and more at www.FlamingoFares.com.

Citizens can ‘Join the Flock’ by visiting Hernando County Transit staff during the public outreach schedule below. During these outreach opportunities, citizens can register and receive a Flamingo Fares card at no cost and receive additional information on Flamingo Fares. For information on reduced fares, contact Hernando County Transit at (352) 754-4444 to determine eligibility and set up your smartcard or App.

August 31

Spring Hill Library Branch

9220 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill

10 a.m. - noon

West Library Branch

6335 Blackbird Ave., Brooksville

2 – 4 p.m.

September 1

Main Library Branch

238 Howell Ave., Brooksville

10 a.m. – noon

Spring Hill Library Branch

9220 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill

2 – 4 p.m.

September 2

Main Library Branch

238 Howell Ave., Brooksville

2 – 4 p.m.

September 3

West Library Branch

6335 Blackbird Ave., Brooksville

10 a.m. – noon

Spring Hill Library Branch

9220 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill

2 – 4 p.m.

TheBus will be transitioning to this new electronic payment system (smartcard or app) moving forward but will continue to accept the existing mode of payment at the current time. Flamingo Fares smartcards can be purchased for a one-time fee at the following locations. Cash, money orders and debit/credit cards are accepted:

Main Library – 238 Howell Ave., Brooksville, FL 34601

Spring Hill Library – 9220 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34608

West Hernando Library – 6335 Blackbird Ave., Weeki Wachee, FL 34613

Pasco-Hernando State College North Campus Bookstore – 11415 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34601

Pasco-Hernando State College Spring Hill Campus Bookstore – 450 Beverly Ct., Spring Hill, FL 34606

Flamingo cards can also be purchased at the following retail locations:

7-Eleven #32718 - 4710 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606

7-Eleven #24069 - 6016 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34606

7-Eleven #38419 - 1285 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606

7-Eleven #32791 - 14333 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34606

Natures Coast Mobil and Car Wash - 4275 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34609

Amscot 39 - 11148 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34609

Amscot 91 - 7150 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34606

Great Treat # 1 - 13075 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34609

Amscot 37 - 19422 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34601

Amscot 79 - 13370 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613

7-Eleven #38750 - 940 S. Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34601

7-Eleven #40330 - 7170 Barclay Ave., Brooksville, FL 34609

7-Eleven #32859 - 15310 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613

Contact Hernando County Transit (TheBus) at (352) 754-4444 or visit www.HernandoBus.com for more information on Flamingo Fares; or visit us at the public outreach opportunities listed above.

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