Huntsville Transit will offer free bus rides Monday in honor of Rosa Parks.
Monday is the 70th figureth Anniversary of Parks’ historic refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus. In recognition of his legacy, Huntsville Transit will offer free bus rides on all fixed route (Orbit) and paratransit (Access) buses from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
“On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks made a simple decision: ‘Not today,'” Mayor Tommy Battle said in a news release. “That moment became a spark that went far beyond the bus route and became a catalyst for change.”
Parking and Public Transportation Director Quisha Bryant said the free bus trips reflect Huntsville Transit’s ongoing commitment to accessible, community-focused mobility.
“Reliable transit is essential to equitable opportunity,” Bryant said. “We have an incredible team of Huntsville Transit drivers, dispatchers, mechanics and employees who show up every day with a smile and a commitment to service. Their work is often quiet, but it is the backbone of mobility in our city.”
Huntsville Transit’s scheduled route schedule is available here.
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