Why are people dumping the pump for public transit? Their answers might surprise you!

1. Why are people
dumping the pump
for public transit?
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2. “I dumped the pump because gas
prices are on the rise, and I don't have
to worry about traffic going to work.
I can sit in a cool bus and relax before
I get my work day started.”
- Elizabeth A.
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3. “I have five kiddos.
Driving a van everywhere is so
expensive with the gas prices that
I have decided to just take the bus
to work or anywhere else I go.”
- Aimee R.
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4. “I dumped the pump because these
gas prices are ridiculous!!
I need a break for real!!
I love the bus because it takes me to
all my hot spots.”
-Tomeka B.
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5. “I dumped the pump because to lighten
my budget & my waistline.
The savings helps out with my budget.
The short walk to and from the bus stop
keeps me moving.”
- Renee U.
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6. “I have dumped the pump because I
save money taking the bus rather than
spending it on gas.
From the money I saved, I’m able to
buy more luxury goods like
clothes, shoes and makeup—which
has been splendid!”
- Olivia C.
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7. “I dumped the pump because a car is
too expensive!
A car needs insurance, maintenance, oil
changes, tire repairs and exchanges,
tune ups etc.
Then every couple of years you need to
go for a smog check and pay
registration fees which keep going up.”
- Victor S.
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8. “I dumped the pump for public
transportation because it’s very
reliable.
Gas prices are high for me since
I am on a budget.
I also love to meet new people
and using public transportation
helps me do that.”
- Gabriel A.
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9. “It’s less stress then driving.
As a veteran with some mental
issues from time in service, I
have to find a way to reconnect
with people.
Being close to others in a bus
helps with that.”
- Timothy F.
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10. “I dumped the pump so I
could read the New York
Times bestsellers instead
of bumper stickers!”
- Don J.
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11. “I dumped the pump because the
bus makes it extremely easy to
get from one destination to
another in a safe, reliable, and
affordable manner.
Plus the drivers are always very
friendly!
It feels like having your own
chauffer service at a fraction of
the cost.”
- Alondra N.
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12. “I have decided to dump the
pump to better the environment
and relieve my stress level.
I find it relaxing to just hop on
the bus and go for a ride. I go to
school, work, and even to
baseball games!
It makes me happy to know I
am saving money.”
- Nicoliana B.
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13. “I dumped the pump
because I want to help
save the planet and my
wallet this summer.”
- Shaunterria O.
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14. “I dumped the pump
because I have a little boy
with leukemia.
I have to save as much
money as I can for what he
needs to get better.”
- Amanda P.
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15. “Riding the bus has been
convenient. It takes me from my
home to where I need to go in
minutes.
It’s clean, and I can text or use my
phone comfortably the entire way.
My children get to school on time
and visit with their friends for an
affordable fare price.”
- Claudia J.
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16. Visit us online at www.omnitrans.org
According to a recent
report by the American
Public Transportation, a
two-person household can
save more than $9,700
a year on average by
downsizing to one car.

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Commute smarter.
Dump the pump for public transit