Greensboro Transit Authority to celebrate 35 years with free fares on Oct. 7

Kevin Ellwood, identified on the program as GTA's marketing and communications specialist, described GTA's history and anniversary plans as the agency marks 35 years of public transit service since assuming operations on Oct. 7, 1991.

"On October 7, the day of the anniversary, we're going to have free fares on the system," Ellwood said, adding that City Council will pass a resolution recognizing GTA at its Oct. 6 meeting and that a rider-appreciation event will be held at the J. Douglas Galyon Depot from 2–5 p.m. Ellwood also described customer-facing service improvements over the years including low-floor/"kneel" buses, fare-payment apps and real-time bus tracking.

Ellwood reflected on his 26-year tenure with the agency and presented the host with a 35th-anniversary coin. The briefing directed listeners to ridegta.com for trip planning and to greensboro-nc.gov for more information about transit services.