Huntsville Transit will offer free bus rides on Monday in honor of Rosa Parks.
Monday marks the 70th anniversary of Parks’ historic refusal to surrender her seat on a Montgomery bus. In recognition of her legacy, Huntsville Transit will offer free bus rides on all fixed-route (Orbit) and paratransit (Access) buses from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
“On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks made a simple decision: ‘Not today’,” Mayor Tommy Battle said in a news release. “That moment became a spark that traveled far beyond a bus route and became a catalyst for change.”
Parking and Public Transportation Director Quisha Bryant said the free bus rides reflect Huntsville Transit’s ongoing commitment to accessible, community-centered mobility.
“Reliable transit is essential to equitable opportunity,” Bryant said. “We have an incredible team of Huntsville Transit drivers, dispatchers, mechanics and staff who show up every day with a smile and a commitment to service. Their work is often quiet, but it is the backbone of mobility in our city.”
Huntsville Transit’s fixed-route schedule is available here.
