Free rides in Blair, Cambria counties May 3rd with AMTRAN & CamTran

(WTAJ) -- You can ride for free in both Blair County and Cambria County on Wednesday, May 3, for "Rider Appreciation Days."

“Public transportation is essential to Pennsylvania’s prosperity. Whether it’s work, school, medical needs, or recreation, our riders recognize transit takes them there. Their continued ridership is appreciated," PPTA Board Chairman Bob Fiume said.

“Rider Appreciation Days” is a statewide initiative of PPTA and transit agencies across the Commonwealth. Many are offering customers a complimentary bus ride on Wednesday as a show of appreciation for their continued ridership. Here's who is offering free fares May 3:

• AMTRAN
• New Castle Area Transit
• rabbit transit
• Capital Area Transit (CAT)
• Red Rose (RRTA)
• Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA)
• River Valley Transit (RVT )
• Hazleton Public Transit
• CamTran

Other promotional activities happening May 1-5:

ACTS
Will hold a raffle daily May 1-5 and award a $10 credit to the lucky winner’s Passenger Balance Account. Friday, May 5, they will randomly chose a winner from all passenger trips for the week who will win a grand prize- $50 added to their Passenger Balance Account.

Butler Transit (BTA)
May 3- Free wi-fi on buses and promo items on local and commuter lines

CAMTRAN (Camb...