City of Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Office of the Mayor

200 East 8th Avenue – Suite 201

Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601

Tel: (870) 543-1855  Fax: (870) 543-1801

 

 

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

June 23, 2006

 

SAve ON gas money; ride the bus

 

The continuing increase in gasoline prices has created an economic hardship for many Pine Bluffians. The City of Pine Bluff encourages residents to take the bus instead of their vehicle. It will save riders money, lessen traffic volume, and provide an environment-friendly option.

 

Pine Bluff Transit’s bus hours are Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. There are eight routes within the city limits of Pine Bluff. All of the buses meet at Second Avenue and Main Street, so it’s easy to transfer to another route.

 

Pine Bluff Transit bus riders are required to deposit exact change in the fare box. Pine Bluff Transit operators are not allowed to make change for riders, nor accept any money or other items from riders.

 

Fare Information

 

Base Fare                                                                                                                     $  1.00

Children 1 – 5 years old (must be accompanied by an adult)                                 FREE

Student (must have current school ID card)                                                                        $    .85

Senior Citizen / Handicapped                                                                                   $    .50

Regular Transfer                                                                                                         $    .10

Senior Citizen and Handicapped Transfer                                                               $    .05

Base Fare Rides (discount booklet of 10)                                                                  $  8.50

Student Fare Rides (discount booklet of 10)                                                                        $  6.75

Senior Citizen and Handicapped Rides (discount booklet of 10)                            $  4.25

ADA Bus (per round trip)                                                                                         $  2.00

ADA Bus (discount booklet of 10)                                                                            $17.00

 

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To receive discount fares, a senior citizen  must be over the age of 62 and be issued a Pine Bluff Transit senior citizen identification card. Handicapped riders must also be issued a Pine Bluff Transit identification prior to receiving the discount. For more information concerning how to obtain an identification card, call the Pine Bluff Transit administrative office (534-5130) Monday through Friday, between 6 a.m. & 6p.m.

 

All of PBT's regular scheduled buses have wheelchair lifts and tie downs, making them accessible to persons with disabilities. A Medicare card is sufficient identification to obtain the reduced fare I.D.

 

ADA Bus Service is curb-to-curb (no stop-overs) and Pine Bluff Transit must be notified one day in advance. There is an application to fill out, prior to riding the ADA Bus.

 

For more information about Pine Bluff Transit, please call 543-5130.

 

 

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