Military now ride for free on SETD buses

Executive Director Craig Johnston has announced that the Sunset Empire Transportation District, Board of Commissioners has approved that starting on May 27, 2024 and going forward, any person with identification verifying they are currently serving, have served, or are retired from any branch of the United States Armed Forces will be allowed to ride SETD buses, and or utilize Dial-A-Ride or Paratransit services fare free and at no charge.

Riders requesting this free service will need to show the bus driver’s or staff, verification of their military service. Verification can be any identification that contains proof of their past service or current status of military service. Riders are asked to please have their identification ready to show to the driver when boarding the bus.

“We are very pleased to be able to offer our local military personnel and others who have served this country, especially our veterans this free local transportation now and in the future.” Johnston said. For more information about access to SETD Paratransit or Dial-A-Ride or other Veterans Transportation services go to the SETD website at nwconnector.org or call 503-861-7433 to talk to an SETD Transportation Specialist.

Alternative formats are available upon request. For more information, please contact Executive Director Craig Johnston at 503-861-5399 or cjohnston@ridethebus.org