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Richland County Transit Center is located at 74 S. Diamond St. Credit: Richland Source file photo

MANSFIELD — Richland County Transit is offering free rides for Ohio Loves Transit Day, Tuesday, Feb. 11.

All 9 fixed routes and Dial A Ride paratransit services are free for the day.

Throughout Ohio Loves Transit Week, which runs Feb. 10 to 14, RCT will host a selfie station at the Transit Center (74 S. Diamond St.) where passengers can take a photo and tag #OLT-RCT on Facebook for a chance to win daily prizes.

Dial A Ride passengers can enter the Why I Love Dial A Ride contest for a chance to win prizes. Plus, RCT will randomly give out swag to passengers all week.

During Ohio Loves Transit week, RCT’s partner, Richland County Mobility Management, will host rides with seniors, OSU students, and elected officials to showcase local transit services.

RCT provides safe and efficient service Monday through Friday 6a-6:30p, depending on the route.

Fixed routes and Dial A Ride ADA paratransit services are available throughout Mansfield and portions of Ontario and Madison Township. To learn more about RCT services or to schedule free travel training, call 419-522-4504 or visit https://rctbuses.com/

During Ohio Loves Transit Week, Ohio transit agencies highlight their impact in the communities they serve.

Transit agencies like RCT keep communities moving, connecting friends and neighbors to essential jobs, medical appointments, education, shopping and more.

Last year, RCT provided over 128,000 trips, transporting local workers, students, patients and patrons. Statewide Ohio’s transit agencies provide over 59 million trips each year.