The public is invited to attend the ECAT “S.T.E.P. Into Transit” event Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. at the Rosa Parks Transit Authority Building, located at 1515 W. Fairfield Drive. During the event, Escambia County Area Transit will unveil three new buses and announce the launch of the Student Transit Empowerment Pass (STEP) Program. One or more Escambia County Commissioners may be in attendance during this event.
The three new 2022 Gillig buses are the first buses to be added to the fleet since 2014. Equipped with seated capacity for 23 riders and additional hand straps for riders to safely stand, each bus is Wi-Fi ready, contains automatic passenger counters, and can accommodate two wheelchairs and two bicycles.
The STEP Program will allow students under the age of 18 to ride ECAT buses at no charge year-round. STEP pass applications will be available online or in person at ECAT customer service offices beginning Wednesday, Dec. 14. Applications must be completed by a parent or legal guardian and are valid until the end of the school year.
To learn more about the event or obtaining a STEP pass, please call 850-595-3228.
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