Written by Genevieve Bowen on April 1, 2026
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Downtown Miami’s Freebee network is expanding with six new all-electric vehicles and extended routes linking Brickell, the Central Business District and the Arts & Entertainment District, helping better connect people and places across the city’s fast-growing urban core.
The Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) unveiled the expanded fleet March 18 at Mary Brickell Village, where DDA leadership including Chairman and City of Miami District Four Commissioner Ralph Rosado and CEO and Executive Director Christina Crespi marked the official rollout of the upgraded free, on-demand shuttle service as it continues to grow as a key mobility link in the area.
Designed as a simple, no-cost way for those who live, work and visit Downtown Miami to move between offices, restaurants, museums, waterfront destinations and entertainment hubs, the Freebee circulator has steadily evolved from a compact downtown loop into a broader districtwide network linking some of the city’s busiest corridors. The expansion builds on that original concept, extending service farther into Brickell and strengthening connections across fast-growing residential, commercial and cultural neighborhoods.
Since launching in November 2023, the program has carried more than 40,000 passengers and has become an increasingly visible part of downtown’s short-trip transportation landscape, offering an alternative to car trips while improving first- and last-mile connections between major destinations.
“Available on demand, the Freebee service will offer a simple way for residents and visitors to move between key destinations, helping keep our city moving and more connected than ever,” Mr. Rosado said.
The latest expansion adds both capacity and coverage, with six additional vehicles increasing availability across the network and new routing improving access between key activity centers throughout the downtown area.
Riders can request trips on demand through the Freebee app or hail vehicles along designated routes, creating a flexible system that moves people through dense corridors without the need for parking or personal vehicles.
The expanded service operates Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with rides available through the Freebee app.