Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility Rivera’s 3rd BUS IT TO MARKET is July 14; Event promotes quick, pleasant RRTA bus trip, clean air

Rivera’s 3rd BUS IT TO MARKET is July 14; Event promotes quick, pleasant RRTA bus trip, clean air

Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus    July 8, 2026 | 12:18 PM

LANCASTER, July 8 – State Rep. Nikki Rivera, D-Lancaster, will lead a third “Bus It to Market” trip on Tuesday, July 14, from East Petersburg Borough to Central Market in Lancaster to raise awareness of the Red Rose Transit Authority’s affordable bus system.

“I’m delighted to host the third ‘Bus It to Market’ trip to show residents that RRTA buses are a fast, reliable and inexpensive way to travel to Lancaster and other places in the region,” Rivera said. “Public transit is a fast, convenient and affordable way to connect to health care facilities, shopping centers, community hubs and attractive regional destinations like central Lancaster City.”

Rivera also stressed that public transit is kind to the environment.

“Lancaster city has unhealthy levels of air pollution,” Rivera said. “The American Lung Association’s 2025 ‘State of the Air’ report listed the Lancaster metro area as rejoining the worst 25 cities in the U.S., at 22nd most polluted in the nation. Lancaster city’s year-round pollution — it’s ranked 45th in the nation — has a negative impact on people’s health, especially affecting those with respiratory problems and seniors.

“Regularly taking the bus can help reduce air pollution in our area. Congested roadways, limited street parking, the high cost of parking – who needs any of it when an RRTA bus can get you from East Petersburg Borough to central Lancaster in very little time?”

Trip attendees will join Rivera at 8:45 a.m. July 14 at the Red Rose Transit bus stop near Mad Chef. Riders are encouraged to park at the corner of Manheim Pike and Miller Road in East Petersburg Borough.

Adult attendees who do not have the RRTA Go Mobile app or a reusable Go Mobile Smart Card will need exact change for the round-trip ride.

Fare costs:

  • Adult fare: $1.80
  • K-12 student fare: $1
  • Half-fare program for people with disabilities: $0.90

Adults 65 and older can ride for free if they have a senior ID card. Those who do not have one can apply here: Senior Citizens Free Ride Program – Red Rose Transit Authority. For people with disabilities, the fare is $0.90.

During the bus ride, an RRTA representative will provide information about the authority. Upon arrival in Lancaster, the group will walk to Central Market, spend time enjoying downtown shops and cafes, and return to East Petersburg by 12:25 p.m.

Residents interested in joining “Bus It to Market” should RSVP by emailing reprivera@pahouse.net by Monday, July 13. In the email, interested participants should note how many people will accompany them on the trip.