Want to save some money on gas Thursday? Then take the bus.
Pasco County Public Transportation is giving free rides on its system ll day Thursday as part of National Dump the Pump Day. That day on June 19 is set aside to encourage people to ride public transportation instead of driving, thus saving money.
Pasco County commissioners approved the one-time discount to help create awareness of bus ridership, said PCPT manager Mike Carroll, in a release. “We hope citizens will ride the bus, save money, and hopefully learn about what we have to offer our citizens when it comes to bus transportation.”
The annual Dump the Pump Day highlights the fact that when gas prices are high, using public transportation is a great alternative to driving, and helps people save money, PCPT officials said. It’s estimated that a two-person household can save, on average, more than $9,900 a year by downsizing to one car.
This program joins PCPT’s Summer Haul Pass, which makes bus fare just $20 for students to ride now until Aug. 31.
For more information on the program, call (813) 235-6073, or click here.
