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Palmetto Breeze in the News 

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Here's all the latest news about Palmetto Breeze Transit, The Bluffton Breeze, and The Breeze Trolley:

La Isla Magazine, August 2025

Ride The Loggerhead Express Your Free Ticket To Summer Fun On Hilton Head.

Local Magazine, July 2025

Art on wheels: Hilton Head's new loggerhead express brings art and poetry with an island vibe. 

 

The Island Packet, June 22, 2025

How the youngest Lowcountry bus driver keeps the SC region rolling: Meet Deonte Ellis

WHHI-TV, April 2025 - "Talk of the Town"

Brian Sullivan: The Breeze Trolley 2025 Season | Lowcountry Transportation

Local Magazine, May 2025

The Breeze Trolley Returns

The Hilton Head Sun, April 1, 2025

Hilton Head’s free Breeze Trolley service returns with more stops

WJCL, March 31, 2025

The Breeze Trolley Service returns to Hilton Head with new stops and destinations.

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, February 7, 2025

5 Questions With Podcast: Palmetto Breeze Executive Director Brian Sullivan

Bluffton Today, November 4, 2024

"Bluffton Breeze unveils new wrapped bus for local routes"

METRO Magazine, October 9, 2024 

"Palmetto Breeze Executive Director Retires; Replacement Named"

WSAV-TV, Sept. 23, 2024 

LRTA declares Monday, Sept. 23 “Bluffton Car Free Day”

Palmetto Breeze Transit Collects Two Industry Awards March 7, 2023

WHHI-TV, May 17, 2022 - "Talk of the Town"

Unique Culture-Rich Collaboration between The Breeze Trolley and "Coastal with Kathryn"

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, May 16, 2022

5 Questions With Podcast: Palmetto Breeze Executive Director Mary Lou Franzoni

WHHI-TV, May 12, 2022 - Daily Newscast

Catch The Breeze to Save Money, Gain Mobility, and Take Advantage of Accessibility Features

WJCL-TV ABC22, April 1, 2022

Public transportation in the Lowcountry sees huge uptick in interest amid the rise in fuel prices

The Island Packet, March 30, 2022

Free Hilton Head trolley to add new stops, modify routes just in time for tourism season

Bluffton Sun, September 13, 2021

New Rides, Putt Putt Progress and Cool New Businesses

Bluffton Today, September 9, 2021

Public transportation service expected to help Bluffton workforce, businesses

Live 5 WCSC News, April 11, 2021

Palmetto Breeze Trolley resumes service

WJCL-TV ABC22, April 7, 2021

Breeze Trolley to resume service on Hilton Head Island this Saturday, fare-free and with a new route

The Island Packet, Friday, March 19, 2021

Need a ride? Hilton Head’s free trolley returns before RBC Heritage with additional route

 

The Island Packet, Tuesday, March 16, 2021

New Palmetto Breeze routes begin in Bluffton this summer. When and where you can ride

Bluffton Today, Thursday, March 18, 2021

New bus routes to expand public transportation in Bluffton

 

FOX28 Savannah, December 28, 2020

Palmetto Breeze takes delivery of three new commuter buses

 

July 28, 2020

Palmetto Breeze Recognized by GFOA for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Island Packet, June 13, 2020:

"Need a ride? Hilton Head’s trolley to restart service this month

(and it’s free)"

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FOX28 Media, June 12, 2020:

Breeze Trolley service to resume operations on Hilton Head Island

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The Island Packet, June 2, 2020:

"Trolley routes are in the works for Bluffton and Hilton Head. Where will they take you?"

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FOX28MEDIA, May 19, 2020: 

"Palmetto Breeze seeking feedback on 3 new Bluffton area routes"

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The Island Packet, April 18, 2020:

"Commuter buses drop fares for essential workers coming to Hilton Head during coronavirus"
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Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority Names New Board Chairman, March 31, 2020

The Island Packet, January 27, 2020:

"Ridin’ in style: Hilton Head trolley may add new routes to Folly Field, RBC Heritage"

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From the Second Helpings Website, December 23, 2019:

16-20 Hours a Week of Volunteer Time Helps Spread the Love to Hilton Head Workforce

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The Island Packet, August 29, 2019:

"After uncertain summer, commuter bus to Hilton Head will continue running (for now)"

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