FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Free HRT Bus Rides for Newport News Youth With 2010 “Ride On” Bus Card Program

Newport News Youth can register to receive a Ride On Bus Card good for unlimited free bus rides on any regular routes of Hampton Roads Transit originating in Newport News.

Newport News Youth (age 17 and under, must be at least 38" tall) can register to receive a Ride On Bus Card good for unlimited free bus rides on any regular routes of Hampton Roads Transit originating in Newport News. A pictured ID AND the Ride On Bus Card must be presented at the time of each bus ride.  The passes are good from January 21, 2010 through January 31, 2011.  Youth who had 2009 passes will need to register to get new 2010 passes (2009 Ride On passes will expire on February 10, 2010).  

To register, a parent/legal guardian must be present and fill out all appropriate forms. The participant must provide proof of age and residency.

Registration available during normal operating hours at the following locations: Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Main Office at City Center, Denbigh Recreation Center, Doris Miller Community Center, Brittingham-Midtown Community Center, Newport News Public Libraries, the Career Cafe at Patrick Henry Mall, Jackson Learning Center, and the Office of Children, Youth and Families.

For more information, call (757) 926-1400 or visit www.nnparks.com/ride.php for rules and the registration form.

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