Sioux Area Metro to offer free Friday rides for summer
City leaders 'would like to have a prison in Mitchell'
The promotion supports SAM's vision to 'transform the transit rider experience, and follows several recent updates including extended service hours, city-wide on-demand service, a redesigned route to serve the airport, and an upgraded live bus tracking app to help riders plan their trips more easily,' a news release said.
There is no fare or pass needed for every Friday until August 30. For the bus, just hop on and ride. For paratransit, riders can book as usual and will not be charged.
SAM On Demand is not part of the promotion.
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