WILMINGTON — Public transportation will be free on Friday, Apr. 22, in celebration of Eart Day.
Wave Transit announced it will offer free rides all day and across all services — RideMICRO, fixed route bus, and Dial-A-Ride Transportation (DART). The goal is to encourage residents to stay off the roads and utilize public transportation for the day to help reduce their carbon footprint.
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“Using public transportation, even for one day, makes a positive impact on the environment by reducing the amount of carbon emissions released into the atmosphere,” a press release from Wave Transit noted.
Wave runs an all natural gas, low emissions fleet, and operates out of LEED-certified facilities.
Masks are not required, but encouraged. Wave personnel ensure that Covid-19 safety measures are still in place per sanitization of its vehicles and stations.
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