(San Bernardino, CA) Omnitrans will join its fellow county transit operators to celebrate Earth Day and create awareness of transit’s climate benefits by providing free rides for all from Saturday, April 20 through Monday, April 22.
“Earth Day is a great time to consider ways to reduce our impact on the environment, and this free ride weekend is a great way to remind people of transit’s impact on sustainability,” said agency CEO/General Manager Erin Rogers. “Using transit just once each week reduces an individual’s carbon emissions by 6,000 pounds per year!”
Along with Omnitrans, Arrow Rail, Mountain Transit, and Victor Valley Transit Authority will offer free fares during Earth Day weekend. Metrolink will offer free fares on Monday, April 22 only. Providing free rides throughout the weekend will allow travelers to participate in the many Earth Day celebrations being held throughout the community.
The regional promotion is part of the state transit industry’s move to zero-emissions buses by 2040, which is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 19 million metric tons (equivalent to taking 4 million cars off of the road) over 30 years.
