StarMetro Summer Wheels Program
StarMetro Offers Summer Fun to Students
StarMetro offers its annual Summer Wheels Pass, which allows homebound school students unlimited access to the StarMetro system during the summer months at a reduced rate.
"The goal of the program is to allow students a reliable means of transportation to and from our local parks and recreation centers," said Toni McDonald, Playground Supervisor for the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department. "The program is valuable because parents can rely on StarMetro's shuttles to get their children to the many exciting camps that the department offers throughout the summer."
The pass costs $8.50 per month for June, July and August. Students age 17 and under may use the pass for one month before reloading. Riders can reload their pass for the next month at C.K. Steele Plaza, located 111 W. Tennessee St., and/or the StarMetro offices, located at 555 Appleyard Drive. In order to purchase a pass, students must complete a registration form and present some form of identification, such as a student ID and/or report card.
"The Summer Wheels Pass, along with the Summer Playground Program from our Parks and Recreation division, gives students the opportunity to be outside and play while they are not in school over the summer break," said Ron Garrison, Executive Director of StarMetro. "Next summer, StarMetro hopes to reintroduce the Summer Wheels Pass as a bigger, better program with partnerships from local businesses."
Students may purchase Summer Wheels passes through August 15. For more information, please contact StarMetro at 891-5200.