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While Milwaukee County officials and other local dignitaries were at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially launch Milwaukee's first bus rapid transit route - called CONNECT 1 - I was out giving the route a little test run.
Passengers can ride the new CONNECT 1 free from June 4 through Sept. 30.
The fare payment business has changed over the last few years, and the biggest change has come in the form of unifying the systems. The process comes with its benefits and challenges, but cities across the nation are recognizing the importance.
When Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) launches its new CONNECT 1 Bus Rapid Transit line service on June 1, ridership will be free through Sept. 30.
Adult fares will be capped at $4 per day or $72 per month under the new system.