Just called the Jitney's number. There is a recording stating that due to the illness of the owner, all services have been temporarily suspended. They are anticipating resuming service, but have no date at this time.

Anybody who is thinking about using one of the private drivers to and from the airport, please remember the issue of Insurance. If they are operating a livery service and are not insured, you'll have huge trouble if there is an accident. Would you ride with your neighbor to the grocery store if they had no insurance to cover you? Now, would you ride to Orlando airport with a driver if he had no insurance to cover a "car for hire." Always ask before you ride with them. Their regular car insurance isn't enough. They need "livery" insurance.

TH - I was thinking this same thing yesterday when I was talking with my wife about possible 'side' jobs she could do in TV. Beside livery insurance do you also need a livery license in Florida? I know here in MA that it is difficult to obtain and then charge enough to cover the livery insurance and still make a profit. Just wondering if anyone knows these answers or where to check the Florida law.

We have done a lot of investigation on this subject. We would love to find a reasonable limo or cab service to/from the airport as we have many visitors.

I know many people choose to rent a car, however for residents who don't drive, there aren't many options.

The Florida Jitney was wonderful while it lasted, but has suspended service.

The Villages Shuttle offers dependable service, but restricted hours. (They actually reduced their rate a bit).

Airport pick-up by limo seems to be $85 whether it is one person or two.
Gas prices decreased, but the rates stay the same.

If anyone knows of a less expensive LIMO option, please post it here. It would be much appreciated.

The Villages Bus Shuttle
 

I have been very pleased with TV shuttle. Clean, comfortable, $40 one way but for me, it's worth the convenience. You meet the bus at either square and they drop off at either square also. And, the bus departs TV every few hours, very convenient and has always worked well for me. I'd rather go with the sure thing as long as I'm happy with it. Just my 2 cents.

The Villages shuttle reduced prices and increased service. They added a late evening pick up which is a safety net for late flights or coming in from the west coast. Price for residents is $35. At Christmas the were doing a round trip for $65. They are reliable and I hope the residents support the service because it appears that other services come and go.

BooBear51751
 

Florida Jitney has flown the coop. It left town not paying their employees thousands of dollars in back salaries and giving them no notice that he was closing the doors. Virginia Trace should remove that name from their listing as a "Good" company. Most of the employees were villages residence. We do need another multi-person van (carrier) in town that can go out early in the morning and will return rather late. We take 6 a.m. flights and need to be there by 4:30. Any takers wanting to start a new business? Better yet, have one of your children start a Jitney business down here. They can move in over at Bison Ridge and they get to use all the pools, golf courses, rec. centers, tennis courts that your ammenties pay for (FREE) because you live here. In area direct blood line relatives can use all the ammenities 365 days a year. Can't beat that. This is the time to do it.:jester:

I thought "in area" relatives couldn't be guests.


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boobear51751 is indeed correct concerning Florida Jitney. They aplit in a real bad way - not only spiffing employees but customers who had made reservations as well. Both offices of Seniors Vs Crime received complaints about this company. There is probably nothing to be done as they are GONE!

Chuckinca, check out a thread on this site titled "AAC Backtracking On Guest ID Changes" because 365 is still the correct answer for in-area guests. The south side (the Developed-controlled SLCDD) vetoed the changes the AAC proposed to limit in-area guests to 30 days of our pools and other amenities per year.

ELITE TRANSPORTATION BY GEORGE... DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE... LICENSED AND INSURED.. AND PROVIDES GREAT ENTERTAINMENT.. BEEN IN THE BUSINESS FOR 30 YEARS. ROUNDTRIP $75-85

GAFRONICK109@aol.com

Quoting Bigfox 7-01-09 post in the Petition thread:

"The abuse of the guest pass situation is coming from the fact that if 4 residents per household can prove residency they can get IDs. There are 11 forms of ID that are available and only 3 of the 11 are required to get an ID. The new policy about not allowing guests that live in the tri-county area is not affected by the above. That is where the abuse is still coming from. Not giving a single person household an extra pass for a girl friend or boy friend."

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When I enter the web address GAFRONICK109@aol.com, it brings me to AOL's home page? Do you have the phone number?

I have no complaints about Yellow Cab. $35 each way per person.

I agree that using the shuttle bus operated by The Villages is about the best idea - except if your plane arrives after 9 pm.

Cost for Village residents is $35.

Departs from Lake Sumter Landing and Spanish Springs.

Personally, I would have doubts about a private driver just doing it for extra cash. There is the insurance issue and what do you know about their driving record?

Use a reliable company like The Villages shuttle - or a licensed company - and be careful of just the guy doing it for extra cash.

I have used village airport van by yellow cab. door to door $35.00 each way. My family have used it numerous times and have been quite satisfied. 241-2000.