ORLANDO, Fla. (April 29, 2024) – The Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) will once again celebrate the highly coveted public service bus program for Central Florida non-profits. The application period will open tomorrow for qualified non-profit organizations in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties to register for a spot on the bus.
Eight qualified agencies will be chosen in a random drawing to have their logo displayed for one year. The Public Service Bus travels routes every day throughout the three-county area.
To be eligible for the 21st bus, the non-profit organization must be based in Orange, Osceola or Seminole County; operate on a budget of less than $1.5 million and show proof of 501(c)(3) status or be a governmental agency.
Qualified agencies are required to:
- Fill out registration form online (golynx.com/publicservicebus) with all fields completed.
- Attach copy of 501(c)(3) status or government agency designation (Example: IRS form).
- Attach copy of annual budget of less than $1.5 million (example: annual budget document).
- Attach electronic file of organization logo as vector art (.ai or .eps). Must be high resolution (minimum 300 dpi).
Agencies on the current 2023-24 bus are not eligible to apply. The deadline to enter will be 5 p.m. May 24. Incomplete entries will not be accepted. Winners will be drawn randomly and announced during the first week of June.
The official unveiling of the 2024-25 Public Service Bus will be held at the Osceola County Administration Building at 10 a.m. June 20.