Votran offers free bus rides in celebration of Earth Day

Votran is committed to protecting the planet this coming Earth Day by offering free rides on Friday, April 22. Riders can go green and save green by taking advantage of this campaign on all fixed and FLEX routes.

“We are happy to offer a free ride this Earth Day, as a continued effort to remind residents of the beneficial services Votran has to offer,” said Kelvin Miller, general manager of Votran. “This is a great way for people to ride Votran at no cost and experience the easy, efficient and sustainable way to travel.”

The Volusia County Council approved the Earth Day campaign at the April 5 meeting. “We have to re-educate and re-invest in our community, and to me, Earth Day is a reminder of just that,” said Volusia County Councilwoman Barbara Girtman. “We can’t talk about environment and we can’t talk about change if we are not willing to take the steps to do that.”

Transportation is the largest source of carbon emissions in the United States, with passenger cars and light-duty trucks accounting for more than half of the emissions from this sector. Buses emit 80% less carbon monoxide than a car. Choosing to take public transit helps reduce pollution and relieves traffic, eases the wear and tear on personal vehicles, and offers a safe and relaxing solution to commuting overall.

For more information on Votran’s services, visit Votran.org.