Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) is now accepting applications for its new Bulk Pass Pilot Program, which will allow businesses and multifamily building managers to purchase transit passes for their employees or tenants at steep discounts.
PRT welcomes applications from businesses and multifamily residential buildings with more than 10 employees or units that are located within a half-mile of PRT service. Those selected will purchase one pass for every employee or residential unit for six months at $25 per month per pass, a 74 percent discount.
In other U.S. cities, low-cost bulk passes are used to help businesses attract and retain employees and as an amenity to prospective and current tenants of multifamily residential buildings.
The six-month pilot program will allow PRT to gauge interest in the program, determine the appropriate pricing structure and track ridership changes among participants.
Applications are being accepted on PRT’s website through March 3. After participants are selected, the pilot is expected to begin on April 3.
The Bulk Pass Pilot Program is supported by a $50,000 grant from The Heinz Endowments.
