Free bus rides return for MoWest students, employees

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- City Council approved an ordinance last month, authorizing an agreement with Missouri Western State University to provide free transportation on St. Joseph Transit buses to all students and employees.

In 2013, the City and MoWest previously entered into an open-access agreement to provide transportation to students and employees of MoWest, without having to pay a fare for each ride.

During COVID-19, ridership dropped, as well as prices. As a result, the program was discontinued.

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