Officials with SWITA (Southwest Iowa Transit Agency), based in Atlantic, have announced their summer bus service will once again be open to all kindergarten through 12th grade students living within two-miles of the Atlantic City limits. Students may be taken to any parent pre-approved location, such as: The library; Swimming pool; YMCA; Piano lessons; Vacation bible school; grandma’s house; band lessons, and so on. Rides are available from 8-a.m. until 5-p.m. Monday through Friday. Call the SWITA office at 1-800-842-8065.

SWITA says it was able to dramatically reduce transportation rate this year, thanks to a new sponsorship program with donations from local businesses and organizations. Parents may purchase a whole, unlimited summer pass (May 27th-Aug.22nd), for just $40, or One-dollar per ride.

Registration is required for kids to ride the SWITA bus. Stop into the SWITA office at 1501 S.W. 7th Street between 6-a.m. and 5-p.m. M-F, fill out a registration form and prepay for the rides. Registration is also available on the SWITA website at www.swipco.org, and fares may be paid online. Families must have a registration form filled out with contact information and allowable destinations, before a child is allowed to ride.

For more information on the “Summer Fun Bus,” call Kristen Templeton at 1-800-842-8065. All rides are also open to the non-student public for $5 per ride.