Bus trial run begins today for multiple locations in Moundsville, Permanent option will be on the ballot

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. ( WTRF ) – Moundsville residents will be able to use public transportation throughout the city thanks to a new agreement with Ohio Valley Regional Transit Authority .

The bus trial run will begin on May 6 and last until Nov. 2.

There are 11 stops on the route, with pick-up times starting as early as 7:45 a.m.

City manager Rick Healy says council passed this partnership last year.

He says this trial run will provide important data about the use of public transportation within the city.

Residents will get the opportunity to vote on a levy this November to support a permanent bus run through Moundsville.

Base fare is $1.30 and 65 cents for Seniors 65+, disabled persons or those on Medicare.

Monthly passes are $42 and Special/Student passes start at $21.

All day discount fare users and pass users MUST show a valid OVRTA photo ID.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WTRF.