Cornwall Transit will be offering free rides to the public on June 6 in celebration of Clean Air Day.
Residents will be able to ride on the transit service's environmentally-friendly buses free of charge all day long. The service runs from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Transit Manager Len Tapp is hoping residents will take advantage of the special event and give Cornwall Transit a try, especially in light of the high prices at the pumps.
"Cornwall Transit is an affordable alternative for residents who are looking to cut down on their transportation costs," Tapp said.
In addition to the cost factor, Cornwall Transit also offers a convenient and environmentally-friendly transportation alternative, Tapp noted.
"Our buses have low floors and bike racks, and they are also equipped with regeneration systems that reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions," Tapp said.
This will mark the sixth year that Cornwall Transit has participated in the Clean Air Day initiative. Last year, there were 5,333 passenger boardings on Clean Air Day, an increase of roughly 2,200 over a typical day in June.
As part of the event, Cornwall Transit will have 'Mystery Riders' who will be randomly handing out monthly bus passes throughout the day.
