Denver metro offers free transit Wednesday to honor Rosa Parks

RTD said Transit Equity Day is observed on Rosa Parks’ birthday and was first celebrated nationally by the U.S. Department of Transportation in 2021. DENVER — Fares will be free on buses and light rail trains on Wednesday in the Denver metro area. The Regional Transportation District (RTD) said it will offer free fares on Wednesday … Read more

Free public transit in New Orleans for Transit Equity Day

Free public transit in New Orleans for Transit Equity Day NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — All public buses, streetcars and ferries will be free in New Orleans Wednesday, Feb. 4 for Transit Equity Day. According to the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, Transit Equity Day is a celebration of Rosa Parks’ birthday and the legacy of … Read more