Muncie Indiana Transit System (MITS) is the local bus service for
Muncie, Indiana
Muncie ( ) is an incorporated city and the seat of Delaware County, Indiana. Previously known as Buckongahelas Town, named after the legendary Delaware Chief.http://www.delawarecountyhistory.org/history/docs/lenape-villages.pdf It is located in ...
. MITS has 14 routes that originate in downtown Muncie and branch out about 4 miles in all directions. Some routes add buses during school hours to help shuttle students. MITSPlus vehicles are available upon request by disabled people who cannot use the mass-transit buses. In , the system had a ridership of , or about per weekday as of .
Awards
*MITS won the
American Public Transportation Association
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is a nonprofit group of approximately 1,500 public and private sector member organizations that promotes and advocates for the interests of the public transportation industry in the United S ...
's Outstanding Public Transit System Award in 2005 and 2008.
*American Public Transportation Association's Gold Award for Safety Award 2007.
Fares
*Students, school faculty and staff, and children under 12 (limit 3 per fare-paying passenger) ride for free.
*Senior citizens and disabled people pay a quarter to ride plus free transfers or $0.50 for a 24-hour pass.
*Adults pay $0.50, with free transfers, or $1 for a 24-hour pass.
Routes
References
Bus transportation in Indiana
Muncie, Indiana
Transportation in Delaware County, Indiana
Transit agencies in Indiana
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