AKRON, Ohio - The Akron Metro Regional Transit Authority on Tuesday started offering free rides to federal employees during the partial government shutdown.

Employees can show their federal ID to receive free fare on any Metro service, including line-service, Northcoast Express, SCAT and Call-A-Bus. Metro RTA is offering the promotion until the shutdown ends.

"The decision to offer free rides is not a political one," said Metro Executive Director Dawn Distler in a news release. "This is about coming together to support the hard working members of our community in a time of need."

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