A contest for a free 31-day pass was run on the LCTA Facebook page in September 2019. Over 150 people entered the contest. The post was shared by 94 people, generated almost 300 comments, and was seen by 4,000 people.

Here are some of the answers to why they wanted to win:

I sometimes walk 3.5 miles to work, because after paying bills, I can’t afford a bus pass.

LINDA

LCTA helps my wife everyday! She is disabled & can’t drive”

SCOTT

Best way to travel. Save gas & save our planet.

SHAWN

To help my son & I get to appointments. He loves the bus & gets upset if he sees one on days we are not riding.

CALYNN

I have been taking the bus for 36 years to work. It is my only way.

CATHY

My car went kaput and I am on disability. The bus helps me get to appointments & shopping. The drivers are amazing, especially on the #12

MELISSA

We use it for all of our appointments & my son loves the #14 driver

JENN

I have no car & 2 small grandchildren. It will be cold soon

CHEVON

I recently left an abusive husband, resulting in bankruptcy & homelessness. My son is disabled since birth, but graduated with high honors and is starting school at LCCC. He needs to ride the bus.

DONNA

I am a single, hardworking, mom of three. I NEED this for work!

TAMMI