The 23rd Public Service Bus Contest

April 1, 2026

We will celebrate the highly coveted public service bus program for Central Florida non-profits.  The application period will open April 7 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 23rd 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 (starting April 7) 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 2025-26 bus are not eligible to apply.  The deadline to enter will be 5 p.m. April 29.  Incomplete entries will not be accepted. Winners will be drawn randomly and announced during the first week of May.

The official unveiling of the 2025-26 Public Service Bus will be held at Orlando City Hall (400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 3280) 10:30 a.m. May 26 with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, LYNX chair, and LYNX Chief Executive Officer Tiffany Homler Hawkins serving as hosts.