MINNESOTA-A public transit agency is celebrating a big accomplishment. SMART, also known as Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit, has provided its 2,000,000th ride. SMART gave its 1,000,000th ride back in
Southern Minn. transportation system recognized for COVID-19 efforts
SMART transportation services went the extra mile in the pandemic.
Southern Minn. transportation system recognized for COVID-19 efforts By Jared Dean | March 31, 2021 at 6:07 PM CDT - Updated March 31 at 8:50 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) The Minnesota Transportation Alliance took time Wednesday to recognize the Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) system for its work during the coronavirus pandemic.
This rural transit system has worked to establish a precedent in safe travel throughout the pandemic. Early on, masks were required on its buses and riders saw constant cleaning.
The Minnesota Transit Alliance recognized that SMART not only provided transportation services, but has been a good community member across the state. SMART provided over 60,000 meals to those in need over the last year.