Knowledge Base

The Breeze Plus TD program serves individuals who do not have a reliable transportation source or the funds to secure one. The program also requires riders to meet at least one of these criteria:

• Qualified under the Breeze Plus ADA program,
• Aged 65 or older, or
• Financially burdened (household income of <150% of the federal poverty level).

Breeze Plus TD service hours are Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

NOTE: Individuals who are approved for TD service and are traveling within a Breeze OnDemand zone, have the option to pre-book a Breeze OnDemand ride up to 7 days in advance. OnDemand TD fare is $1.50, whether a ride was pre-booked or booked at the time of the trip. Hours of OnDemand operation are Monday thru Saturday 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Plan:

The Breeze Plus TD service area includes all of Sarasota County. Trips will be prioritized by their purpose in this order:

1. Critical care
2. Other medical purpose
3. Employment (not available on Saturdays)
4. Education (not available on Saturdays)
5. Other (not available on Saturdays)

Customers who have been approved through the application process may call 941-777-6000 to reserve a ride.

• Reservations must be made no later than the day prior to a ride.
• Reservations can be made as early as 14 days prior to a ride.
• Reservations are accepted every day of the week between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Pay:

Each one-way trip is $3. The driver will accept exact cash or a ticket.* Tickets can be purchased through the MTM office at 1800 N East Ave., Suite 103, Sarasota.

• Personal Care Attendants may accompany Breeze Plus passengers at no charge.
• Guests may accompany Breeze Plus passengers for $3 fare.
  

*Tickets will not be accepted after March 31, 2026. Prior to that date, tickets may be exchanged for ride credit at Breeze Administration (5303 Pinkney Avenue, Sarasota).

Ride:

Monitor the pickup location during the 30-minute pickup window. The driver will wait a maximum of 5 minutes for the rider to board. Other passengers may be picked up or dropped off during each trip.

At the rider’s request, drivers may assist with:

• Entering or exiting the vehicle.
• Fastening seat belts.
• Loading or unloading light cargo.
• Balance support from the door of the pickup address to the vehicle.

For more information about Breeze Plus, please click here.

Breeze Plus: (941)777-6000
Via: (941)300-1553
Eligibility & Application Status: (941)861-1018