CapMetro Encouraging Drivers to Use Public Transit on National Dump the Pump Day

Riders Could Win Free Bus Passes Through a Social Media Contest on June 17

AUSTIN, TX – CapMetro is participating in National Dump the Pump Day on Friday, June 17, a movement by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) to help the environment by getting people out of their cars and onto public transit. With gas prices climbing to an average $5 a gallon nationwide, right now is the best time to dump the pump and take CapMetro.

“So many people in our community are feeling the impacts of inflation, whether it’s at the grocery store, a restaurant, and especially at the gas station,” said interim President and CEO Dottie Watkins. “Our services are an affordable and safe transit option for Central Texans to get to wherever they need to go. National Dump the Pump Day is all about taking public transit and we encourage our community to use our services not just on June 17, but every day.”

Three customers who use CapMetro services on June 17 could win a free month, week, or 1-day bus pass, plus CapMetro swag bags. To be entered to win, customers must take a picture of them on public transit and post it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtags #DumpThePump and #DumpThePumpATX and tag CapMetro. All valid entries will be entered into a random drawing and winners will be selected the week of June 20.

For customers looking to find the best route to get them from Point A to Point B, CapMetro provides an online Trip Planner. The agency also offers a free mobile app to help customers plan their route and buy their pass with ease.

Rules and Regulations for the contest are listed below:
This contest is open to persons over 18 years of age who use CapMetro’s services on June 17, 2022. The contest opens at June 17, 2022 at 4 a.m. and entries must be submitted by June 17, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. Only one entry per person is allowed. Entry must be submitted on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hasthtags #DumpThePump and #DumpthePumpATX and tag CapMetro. CapMetro retains the right to refuse, withdraw, or disqualify entries at its sole discretion. CapMetro’s decision is final and binding. By entering the contest, participants agree to abide by CapMetro rules and decisions. By participating in the contest, participants grant CapMetro an unlimited license to use their name, image, likeness, and entry for advertising, promotion and other business purposes without further compensation or remunerations, or notice, review, or consent unless prohibited by law. All entries must be original works and not violate anyone’s proprietary or intellectual property rights The participant agrees not to endanger the safety of themselves or other CapMetro customers or employees while participating in the contest. The participant agrees to release and hold harmless CapMetro and its affiliates, employees, etc. against all claims, liability, injury, loss, etc., that occurs directly or indirectly from participation in the contest.

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ABOUT CAPMETRO
CapMetro connects people, jobs and communities by providing Central Texans with safe, high-quality and sustainable transportation alternatives. The agency provides over 63,000 daily trips on its buses, trains, paratransit and vanpool vehicles and serves a population of more than 1.2 million in its 543-square-mile service area. The region’s transportation leader, CapMetro has invested in transit services like its High-Frequency Network, which moves more people, more reliably. CapMetro is committed to increasing regional mobility and, through Project Connect, will transform how people travel throughout Central Texas. Visit capmetro.org for more information.