University of Kentucky ID card holders can ride for free


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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — University of Kentucky students, faculty and staff will soon be able to ride around campus and Lexington for free aboard Lextran buses.

The city and the university announced the program Tuesday. UK said the one-year, $160,000 agreement can be renewed.

It takes effect July 1 and gives free trips to riders with a valid Wildcard ID.

A news release from UK said Lextran buses travel throughout and beyond its campus on 21 different routes.

The release said the program is the first of several initiatives planned through the UK Transportation Master Plan.

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