FLORENCE – November 15, 2024 – The Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority (PDRTA) is excited to announce Passenger Appreciation Week beginning Monday, November 18, 2024, in celebration of it’s passenger community served throughout the Pee Dee region.
Fare-Free Week
To make public transportation more accessible and encourage ridership, PDRTA will waive fares on all routes, including those that typically require a fee. This includes routes in Florence County and those serving Myrtle Beach. Fare on these routes will resume on Saturday, November 23rd.
Passenger Appreciation Week Highlights:
Fare-Free Rides: From Monday, November 18, through Friday, November 22, all passengers can enjoy free rides on all PDRTA routes.
Passenger Surveys: Throughout the week, PDRTA staff will conduct passenger surveys to gather valuable feedback. This feedback helps the organization gain insights into ridership habits, preferences, and suggestions for improvement. This data will help PDRTA refine its services and better meet the needs of the community.
Community Engagement: Throughout the week, PDRTA will have staff members present on various routes across the region to interact with passengers, answer questions, and collect survey responses. The schedule is as follows:
Monday, November 18: Florence County routes and Florence Transit Center, 9:45 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Tuesday, November 19: Darlington County routes, Darlington Walmart, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., and Hartsville Walmart, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, November 20: Marlboro County routes, Carlie C’s, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 21: Chesterfield County routes, Pageland KJ’s, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., and Chesterfield Walmart, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday, November 22: Dillon and Marion County routes, Marion Walmart, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., and Dillon Walmart, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
About PDRTA: Established in June 1974, PDRTA is the largest Regional Transit Authority in South Carolina and the third largest in the nation and is dedicated to serving the residents of Chesterfield, Darlington, Florence, Marlboro, Dillon, and Marion counties. As the first RTA in South Carolina, PDRTA has spent 50 years connecting communities and providing reliable transit options. The system operates a network of 35 bus routes, including 26 fixed routes, 6 Demand Response routes, and 3 dedicated Workforce routes, serving more than 30,000 passenger trips per month. PDRTA remains committed to connecting communities, promoting sustainable transportation, and fostering regional growth. For more information about PDRTA please call (843) 665-2227, email: info@pdrta.org. or visit https://pdrta.org
