College students + staff get free bus rides this week
Reading time: 2 minutes
To celebrate Earth Week, Huntsville Transit is offering college students and staff free bus rides all week.
From April 22-27, college students and staff members with a valid college ID can enjoy complimentary rides on Huntsville Orbit buses. Here’s what to know:
Free bus rides for college students
To minimize the number of cars and trucks on the roads and cut down on emissions and pollution, Huntsville Transit adopted this free ride program to celebrate Earth Week. It has been a successful program in recent years.
This offer extends to students, faculty and staff from all colleges and universities in the Huntsville area. To view bus schedules and routes, click here.
Quisha Bryant, Director of Parking and Public Transit, expressed excitement about the free bus rides promotion, emphasizing the affordability and convenience of public transportation as well as the environmental benefits.
She highlighted Huntsville Transit’s accessible service to colleges and universities, encouraging people to experience it firsthand.
“If you live and work in the heart of Huntsville, public transportation is a great way to reduce carbon emissions and safely reach your destination. Also, during a time of fuel price fluctuations, Huntsville Transit is a great, economical alternative.”
Quisha Bryant, director of Parking and Public Transit
Helping the environment
The City of Huntsville’s efforts do not end with free bus rides.
Huntsville Transit will strengthen its environmental commitment over the next few years with the planned addition of hybrid fixed-route buses and all-electric paratransit shuttles.
City leaders are also studying the feasibility of adding a bus rapid transit corridor to serve key activity and employment centers along University Drive.
Stay in the know! Follow Hville Blast on Facebook, TikTok, Threads and Instagram, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter.
