Community invited to share stories as part of yearlong anniversary celebration
Charlottesville, VA — [30 September, 2025] — This year, Jaunt marks a major milestone: 50 years of connecting people across Central Virginia. Since its founding in 1975, Jaunt has provided safe, reliable, and accessible transportation to thousands of riders in Albemarle, Buckingham, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson counties, helping residents get to work, access healthcare, school, community events, and more.
To honor this legacy, Jaunt is launching a yearlong 50th Anniversary Celebration, featuring community events, rider recognition, and storytelling initiatives that highlight the impact of public transportation over the past five decades.
“As we look back on 50 years of service, we know the most important part of Jaunt’s story is the people we serve,” said Mike Murphy, Jaunt Chief Executive Officer. “Our mission has always been rooted in community, care, and connection—and this anniversary is about celebrating the ways Jaunt has supported essential regional needs for mobility across generations.”
Built on Core Values: People, Service, Connection
For five decades, Jaunt has stood by three guiding principles:
- People: Mobility designed for your life. Jaunt prioritizes accessibility, independence, mobility, and care—so every person, regardless of ability, age, or location, can move through the region with confidence and respect.
- Service: Transit powered by care. At Jaunt, every ride is more than a route—it’s a commitment to serving with compassion and reliability in every interaction. From your curb to our community, we deliver safe, responsive, timely, and thoughtful service that treats people like neighbors, not numbers.
- Connection: Transit that improves well-being. Jaunt strengthens the region by connecting people to opportunity, care, and each other. Whether it’s a trip to work, a medical appointment, or a visit with family, we help communities thrive—one ride at a time.
Share Your Jaunt Story
As part of the anniversary campaign, Jaunt invites riders, past and present, to share their experiences. Community members can submit written stories, photos, videos, or artwork through a new microsite: https://ridejaunt.org/50years/. Stories will be featured throughout the year in Jaunt’s “50 Years in Stories” series, at local events, and on social media.
Join the Celebration
To share your story, please visit https://ridejaunt.org/50years/.
About Jaunt
Jaunt provides safe, reliable, and accessible transportation services throughout Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa, Nelson, Buckingham, and Greene counties. For 50 years, Jaunt has been committed to connecting people and communities through mobility solutions that are affordable, inclusive, and sustainable.
