In a salute to Earth Day, Riverside Transit Agency buses will offer free rides Wednesday on all of its 32 routes across western Riverside County.
“Skip the car, reduce emissions and help keep our planet green,” the RTA said in a statement. “Simply hop on the bus and ride for free.”
The complimentary Wednesday rides will be available from 3 a.m. to midnight. One-trip fares along a single route normally cost between 75 cents and $1.75, depending on the age of the rider.
“One full transit bus can replace up to 40 passenger cars on the road, significantly reducing traffic congestion and cutting CO2 emissions,” according to the RTA.
The agency’s commuter express routes and micro-transit service lines encompass roughly 2,500 square miles. However, they do not extend into the Coachella or Palo Verde valleys.
Additional information is available at riversidetransit.com/.