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Active Grand Rapids Community College students, employees can ride The Rapid for free this school year
Active Grand Rapids Community College students and employees can ride The Rapid buses for free this school year.
The goal of the one-year pilot program is to help reduce transportation costs and make college education more accessible.
“We recognize that many of our students face challenges in accessing essentials like food, housing and transportation. Providing cost-free access to The Rapid is a meaningful step toward equity, removing barriers to education,” said GRCC President Charles W. Lepper. “By supporting our students and staff, we contribute to a stronger, more successful community.
The goal of the one-year pilot program is to help reduce transportation costs and make college education more accessible.
“We recognize that many of our students face challenges in accessing essentials like food, housing and transportation. Providing cost-free access to The Rapid is a meaningful step toward equity, removing barriers to education,” said GRCC President Charles W. Lepper. “By supporting our students and staff, we contribute to a stronger, more successful community.
https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/active-grcc-students-employees-ride-the-rapid-for-free/69-17316bef-12c6-4f23-81ef-58d285230890
Is something like this in place in other cities as well?