Nevada County Connects Offers Free Bus Fares to Celebrate Clean Air Day

Nevada City, Calif. – Please help our community celebrate Clean Air Day by riding the Nevada County Connects buses for free. All routes will be fare-free on Wednesday, Oct. 7, so hop on and enjoy a stress-free ride throughout Western Nevada County and help reduce traffic and carbon dioxide emissions. Bus route maps and schedules are available in the Nevada County Connects Rider’s Guide at nevadacountyconnects.com. Riders can also call the Transit Services office at 530-477-0103 x 0 for travel planning information. Free fare days are funded by a Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) air quality grant that provides public transit funding assistance for projects that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve mobility. About Nevada County Connects Nevada County Connects provides fixed-route bus service throughout Western Nevada County, serving cities, towns, and unincorporated areas. Celebrating over 50 years of service since 1975, Nevada County Connects offers modern, accessible transit options, including tap-to-pay fares and new electric buses. Riding the bus is always free for youth ages 6–17 and requires no passes or identification. The County’s transit system regularly hosts free fares days and shuttle opportunities for major community events. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a transit driver, please visit NevadaCountyCa.gov/Careers to check out current job openings.