New program offers free VIA rides to students in effort to reduce chronic absenteeism in San Antonio Program starts Dec. 20
SAN ANTONIO – A new citywide program will allow any students between 12 to 18 years old to catch a free ride to school.
On Monday, City Council District 7 announced a $150,000 contribution to VIA Metropolitan Transit as part of a push to ensure students have reliable transportation to school.
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“(The) reason this is important is cause we know chronic absenteeism is a huge problem in San Antonio. ... We’re trying to attack that problem,” Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito said.
The program kicks off Dec. 20. Students can request a student pass, which is valid for the semester/school year.
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