As part of the National Public Transit Association’s “National Dump the Pump Day,” the Sportran bus system will offer free transportation all day on Thursday, June 19, for all of its 18 routes in SBC.
Additionally, a press conference is set for 11:45 a.m. at 400 Crockett Street in downtown Shreveport, with City of Shreveport officials, department heads, and representatives from the Mayor’s office. Plans, blueprints, and photos of Shreveport’s new transit center will be available for viewing, and a Sportran representative will be on hand to answer questions or concerns of the public.
Free refreshments and entertainment will be available to the public.
“The quietest kept secret in Shreveport” is also planned to be revealed.
The estimated lost fare revenue is $5,800.
*If you ride your bike, and you want to use the racks on the buses, check out our video here on how to put it on the bus! Video credit: Casey Habich.