TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — StarMetro, will join other public transportation systems nationwide on Thursday in celebrating Get on Board Day with fare-free rides.

Fare-free rides will be offered on all of StarMetro’s fixed routes Thursday to encourage citizens to use public transit.

Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), Get on Board Day encourages people to support public transportation and showcases the benefits it brings to communities.

While riding the bus at no cost on Thursday, the city encourages residents to come to C.K. Steele Plaza, located at 111 W. Tennessee Street, from 3-6 p.m. to celebrate getting on board with StarMetro.

There will be light refreshments.