Regional Transit System is trying to make a bigger impact on the Gainesville community by updating current programs for its passengers.
RTS is continuing its close work with UF by extending its Employee Bus Pass Program to more than 2,200 retired UF faculty and staff who live in the Gainesville area, according to RTS spokesman Chip Skinner.
The program, which began in 2000, allows businesses and companies with more than 100 staff members to purchase year-round, unlimited passes for employees. The cost per individual with the program is $6.75. Individuals not on the program must pay $35 a month.
RTS is also continuing its environmentally conscious campaign by adding a decorative wrapping on its hybrid Ford Escape to make the public aware of its work. The car, with the image of vines sprawling from the gas cap, is used by RTS for employees to go to various meetings and public outreach events. Skinner said they are looking to buy more hybrids for the future.
“It shows that RTS and Gainesville are trying to help the environment not only locally but globally,” he said.
