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Sunday, April 26, 2020

SCAT Bus Routes Serving Our Island Suspended

Editors Note: This may not affect many Lido Shorians, but LSPOA member Diane Desenberg wanted to pass along the recent change in bus schedules affecting Lido Shores. The normal routes have been temporarily suspended and replaced with an on-demand service.


COVID-19 Service Changes for SCAT


SCAT provides a critical service in our community to get people to work, to stores for groceries and supplies and to necessary appointments. In response to the current COVID-19 situation, we are operating a modified fixed-route service.

Routes 4, 11 and 18 have been temporarily suspended and replaced with a on-demand curb-to-curb service.  

  • SCAT Routes 23, 26, 30, 33 and the Siesta Key Breeze Trolley are temporarily suspended.
  • Fares for both fixed routes and SCAT Plus are temporarily suspended.
  • The Downtown Transfer Station ticketing office is closed until further notice.


Passengers are reminded to follow the CDC suggestions regarding public transit:

  • Limit use of public transportation to essential trips only.  
  • Keep your distance as much as possible. 
  • If the bus is full, consider riding another time or using alternative transportation choices. 
  • Select essential need destinations close to your home. 
  • Do not ride the bus if you are sick! 
  • Cough into a tissue or inside of your elbow. 
  • Dispose of used tissues into the trash.


SCAT routes 4, 11 and 18 have been replaced by on-demand curb-to-curb service. Passengers within service areas must call MTM Transit at 941-777-6000 to schedule trips.

SCAT will be suspending fixed-route service and implementing on-demand curb-to-curb service to the following routes: 
  • Route 18 to Longboat Key
  • Route 4 to Lido Beach
  • Route 11 to Siesta Key 
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A map of curb-to-curb service areas can be found here.
Service will operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a target response time of 60 minutes. Passengers are encouraged to schedule their trips further in advance to ensure easier scheduling. 
SCAT is operating this service for essential trips only: 
  • Employment 
  • Medical appointments 
  • Pharmacy 
  • Grocery shopping
Additional schedule changes are being considered for fixed-route service. Please continue to visit scgov.net to check the status of routes before planning trips on public transit.

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