Dump the Pump with METRO and Save

Press Release New Metro Going Places
 

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Release Date:
June 9, 2017

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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, reliable and affordable transportation services about 370,000 times per day. Besides operating more than 1,200 buses on METRO’s network, METRORail's expanded system includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), Green Line (East End) and Purple Line (Southeast). METRO’s services also include: STAR VanpoolMETROLiftHOV/HOT lanesBike & Ride program, Park & Ride, and road improvement projects. Learn more about METRO services at ridemetro.org where you will also find useful tools like the RideMETRO app where you can plan your trip and even pay your fare from your phone.

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METRO wants you to Dump the Pump and save. On Thursday, June 15, 2017, METRO will offer free rides on our system. 

"Taking mass transit instead of driving saves riders more than $816 per month on average. METRO is thrilled to join with nearly 100 agencies across the country as we encourage everyone to consider the savings and economic opportunity public transportation provides," said METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert. 

METRO's street teams will be at park & ride lots and transit centers to assist first-time riders and say thank you to our current customers. To show our appreciation, METRO will also award prizes to customers every hour that day beginning at 7 a.m. Just take a selfie while riding the system and upload it to METRO’s Twitter, Facebook or Instagram pages to be part of the random drawings. Prizes will be provided by our Dump the Pump partners. 

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Visit ridemetro.org and check out the savings of dumping the pump daily with a handy fuel savings and carbon savings calculators.


Editors Note: Please contact METRO Press Office at 713-739-4040 to schedule interviews and live coverage opportunities