Officials said government agencies and local businesses are sponsoring Free Fare February, including Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi and Ogden Mayor Mike Caldwell. “We are excited to build on that success with Free Fare February, continuing efforts to increase awareness about how we can improve our air quality by riding public transit.”
“UTA has held several free fare days with support from our partners,” said Carlton Christensen, UTA Board of Trustees chair. This will be the first time a fare-free period covers an entire month. UTA has previously held fare-free days to reduce vehicle emissions and air pollution. Children under 2 years of age as well as employees and riders who have a medical condition preventing them from being able to wear a mask are exempt from the mask requirement. Masks are still required on all UTA services under a federal order from the Transportation Safety Administration. “Free Fare February is an example of that type of collaboration and I’m excited to see the impact this change has not only on Salt Lake City’s air quality, but on our neighboring communities as well.” Our efforts are much more effective, though, when we have valley- and state-wide partners who join in,” said Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall. “Salt Lake City will continue to fight for clean air, through policies, programs and education. This includes all UTA bus and rail services, Ski Bus, paratransit service, the Park City-SLC Connect and UTA On Demand in southwestern Salt Lake County and Salt Lake City – Westside.
SALT LAKE CITY - In an effort to reduce air pollution, the Utah Transit Authority announced all fares on its services will be free in February.
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