Get on the Bus!
Been wondering about trying out the local bus service? Want to know where and how to catch it? Have any other questions? Check out these opportunities and resources:
Learn How to Ride the Bus! Hands-on sessions on various dates in August, Sept and October – more info here from METRO- Ride home free from Willard Beach through Labor Day - thanks to the South Portland Bus Service! Riders are also entered to win a South Portland Bus beach towel – four winners are picked each Friday.
- Middle and high school students ride METRO for only 50 CENTS this fall – see here for more info!
- College students ride METRO and the South Portland Bus for FREE with ID this September – check here for more info on area school fares!
- Want to try putting your bike on the bus? Here’s a great video to show you how ahead of time.
- And check out these links for service to various areas:
- METRO service to Falmouth, Portland, South Portland, and Westbrook
- South Portland Bus Service in South Portland and Portland. South Portland Bus promotions include: All brand-new riders looking to start using the bus can get a free 10-ride bus ticket to learn the system. Anyone buying the SoPo Bus 10-ride tickets can turn them in to any driver when they are used up, and enter it into a drawing for a free 10-ride bus ticket – 4 winners picked each Friday. South Portland residents should also check their Super Coupon Mailer for free ride coupons for the SoPo Bus! For more info, contact Richard Sargent at rsargent@southportland.org
- Shuttlebus Intercity service between Portland, South Portland, Scarborough, and Old Orchard Beach
- Shuttlebus Tri-Town service between Biddeford, Saco, and Old Orchard Beach
- Zoom Turnpike Express service between Biddeford, Saco and Portland
- For public transit information all over Maine, definitely check out the Explore Maine website.
People are often surprised by how many public transit possibilities there are. And look up the City of Portland Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee and TrainRiders Northeast – to get involved in local transit advocacy!