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Transit Agencies Mark Rosa Parks’ Birthday With Free Rides on Transit Equity Day

The nationwide observance highlights transit’s role in civil rights, emphasizing equitable access to daily life.

Overview

  • LA Metro waived fares across buses, rail, Metro Micro and Bike Share, unlocking turnstiles and suspending TAP requirements through 3 a.m. Feb. 5, with a special TAP card release and rider giveaways.
  • Northern San Diego County’s NCTD made all services free for the day and offered the promo code ROSAPARKS for no-cost NCTD+ rides in the San Marcos and Vista microtransit zones.
  • Maryland’s system provided statewide no-fare service for Transit Equity Day, covering MARC train, Light Rail, Metro bus and commuter bus, according to the Maryland Transit Administration.
  • New Orleans RTA offered free streetcar, bus and ferry trips, honoring Rosa Parks alongside Claudette Colvin and Martha White for their roles in ending transit segregation.
  • Gary, Indiana’s GPTC dropped fares on fixed routes, transfers and paratransit with sponsorship from Fuel Outdoor Media, projecting a 35%–40% ridership increase for the day.