2007-2008 School Year a Milestone Year for THE BUS

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

(August 6, 2008   Stillwater, OK) - Ridership on THE BUS up again this year

The OSU/Stillwater Community Transit System, THE BUS, posted another year of substantial growth with ridership numbers up by almost 19 percent since last year.

Total ridership for 2007-08 was 885,397 compared to 746,368 the year before. June—the last month of the fiscal year—held the biggest surprised with a 50 percent increase in ridership over the same month a year ago. Continually rising gas prices, construction on campus and the ease and accessibility of riding THE BUS are all factors that can be attributed to these record numbers.

Ridership on THE BUS has grown every year since its inception in 2003. THE BUS is a free service for OSU students, faculty and staff. One way trip fares for Stillwater residents ranges from 50 cents for the general public to 25 cents for senior citizens, people with disabilities, and persons under 18.

For more information about THE BUS and its available services, contact Transit Services at 744-2832 or visit www.transit.okstate.edu .