A representative from Circuit presented an on‑demand electric microtransit proposal to the Lauderhill City Commission during a workshop Monday, describing a full turnkey service the company says could supplement the city’s existing fixed community shuttles.

Jason Bagley, Circuit, said Circuit operates ‘‘on demand EV microtransit’’ and hires W‑2 local drivers, provides vehicles, insurance and a technology platform that can accept app and call‑in trips. Bagley said the company runs several programs across South Florida and nationally and that some of its markets are operating with just a few vehicles. ‘‘We are a national microtransit provider based here in Broward County,’’ he told the commission.

The city manager and Bagley said Circuit has discussed potential funding with Broward County and believes county surtax dollars, available grants from FDOT and other sources could cover most costs. Bagley gave a rough estimate for a four‑vehicle citywide service of about $600,000 per year at 10–12 service hours per vehicle and said Circuit typically can launch a service in about 60 days from contract execution.

Commissioners and staff pressed on details commissioners said they must know before moving forward: how the microtransit would interface with the city’s fixed‑stop community shuttle (which city staff said averages about 47,000 rides monthly across seven routes), whether the surtax would cover ‘‘a majority’’ of costs, how fares would be set and how the program would affect existing free services.

City manager Kenny Hobbs said the intent is to complement the community shuttle rather than replace it, using microtransit for first‑/last‑mile connections and door‑to‑door trips for seniors and residents with mobility challenges. Hobbs said staff has confirmed with county officials that eligible surtax funds and other grants can likely be applied to the program, but he added that Lauderhill would not sign any contract until funding was confirmed. ‘‘Our goal would be for the majority of the cost to be covered by our surtax dollars as well as opportunity grants through Broward County,’’ Hobbs said.

Commissioners asked about fare structure and equity. Bagley said fare options are configurable: some markets are free; others have a nominal fare ($1 or $2) to balance supply and demand. He also described Circuit’s outreach practices — tabling, senior outreach, call‑center support for riders without smartphones — and said the company hires locally when possible.

Public commenters asked practical questions about payment and accessibility. A resident asked whether seniors could pay without the app; Bagley said Circuit can operate a call center and offer alternate payment options. Another resident asked if Circuit would serve the airport; Bagley said Circuit does not currently provide airport trips but could explore that service.

City staff said they will continue discussions with Circuit, the county and possible funding partners, and will return to the commission with more detailed cost, procurement and route/design information if the commission gives consensus to move forward.

Ending: The commission did not take any formal action at the workshop. Staff said it will refine the program design, confirm funding availability and report back; commissioners signaled interest but asked for more precise cost, procurement and integration details before committing to a contract.